US Closes Gaza Monitoring Mission

The United States is closing its Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Israel, a move that highlights the failure of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. The CMCC, intended to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and facilitate aid to the Gaza Strip, has been undermined by repeated Israeli attacks, Hamas's refusal to disarm, and the stalled deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF). The closure is seen as a blow to US efforts to oversee the truce and coordinate aid, with its responsibilities expected to be transferred to the ISF, which itself faces challenges in deployment and troop commitments from allies like Germany, France, United Kingdom, Egypt, and United Arab Emirates. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties and destruction in the Gaza Strip, with the Israel — Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) facing criticism for restricting aid. The Board of Peace, overseeing Gaza policy, has declined to comment on the CMCC's future, adding to the uncertainty.