A select group of British military planning officers has been dispatched to Israel to integrate with a U.S.-led task force aiming to support stabilization efforts in Gaza, according to the UK defense ministry.
Efforts by Gaza mediators, including the US, Egypt, and Qatar, have intensified this week to solidify the early stages of the truce between Israel and Hamas, advancing US President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire proposal.
The U.S.-backed stabilization force, called the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC), is designed to maintain security in Gaza. Details regarding its makeup, responsibilities, command structure, legal standing, and other factors are still under discussion.
The U.S. has committed to providing up to 200 troops in support of the force, without stationing them in Gaza itself. American officials are also in talks with Indonesia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and Azerbaijan regarding their potential involvement.
A spokesperson from the UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that a “small number of UK planning officers” have joined the CMCC, including a two-star deputy commander.
The spokesperson noted that the deployment aims to keep the UK integrated into the U.S.-led planning for post-conflict stabilization in Gaza.
“The UK remains committed to working with international partners to support the Gaza ceasefire and identify where the UK can make the most significant contribution to the peace process,” the spokesperson stated.
British media indicated that Defence Minister John Healey mentioned on Monday that the UK has “specialist experience and skills to offer,” and while the UK will not lead the initiative, it will contribute significantly.
Healey mentioned that the deployment was made upon a request from the United States.
