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The Israeli government is set to vote any minute now on the first phase of the ceasefire. Benjamin Netanyahu's office is saying that once the deal is signed, a ceasefire would begin within 24 hours.
The deployment of American troops to Israel is intended to coordinate with Arab countries who might help run Gaza. These countries don't trust Israel, so the U.S. acts as a buffer to ensure coordination without fear of surprise attacks.
The coordination between the United States and Britain during World War II included combined command and offices in each other's capitals, highlighting the importance of allied cooperation.
Israel's transformation into a self-sufficient military power will benefit both Israel and the United States.
The Abraham Accords have strengthened the U.S.-Israel alliance, benefiting both countries and potentially expanding to include more Middle Eastern nations.
The Israeli government's reliance on U.S. military and financial support is increasingly scrutinized as Americans question the benefits of such involvement.
The ceasefire in Gaza has finally gone into effect after both Israel and Hamas agreed to phase one of the peace plan outlined by the Trump administration. However, 200 American troops are being sent to Israel, which feels like a line being crossed.
President Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, joined the Israeli cabinet meeting, leading to a productive conversation that resulted in the approval of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
The Israeli cabinet has approved an agreement to stop the war in Gaza. This agreement includes Israel pulling back to a predefined border and the release of 20 live hostages and 28 dead hostages within 72 hours of a ceasefire. Hamas claims this is the end of the war, but the United States says it could be if Hamas disarms and hands over governance.
The Abraham Accords have strengthened the US-Israel alliance and brought several Middle Eastern countries into closer relations with Israel, potentially expanding further with this plan.