1 of 7 | Smoke fills the air following Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip as seen from northwest of Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza on Thursday. Photo by Hassan Al-Jadi/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has said it will send at least 200 U.S. troops to the Middle East to monitor the first phase of a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas, officials said Thursday.
The administration said no U.S. troops will enter Gaza, and will be stationed in Israel.
In addition to overseeing the cease-fire, the soldiers will coordinate and monitor the delivery of humanitarian aid, logistical support and security in Gaza.
The Israeli government approved the first phase of the deal Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Thursday.
