Escalation – Trump to deploy US boots on the ground in Middle East, but not in Gaza | investingLive

The United States will send 200 troops to form the core of a multinational task force aimed at stabilising Gaza, though none will operate inside the enclave, two senior US officials said.

The unit will coordinate from an undisclosed regional base, working alongside forces from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and likely the UAE. The mission’s focus is to establish a joint control centre to prevent clashes and support Israeli coordination without direct US involvement in Gaza.

Officials said Washington hopes the task force will help cool regional tensions and pave the way for new diplomatic normalisation efforts between Israel and Arab states. Potential future deals could include Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Mauritania, Algeria, Syria, and Lebanon.

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The deployment signals Washington’s push for regional stability without direct military engagement. While limited in scope, for now at least, the move may ease geopolitical risk premiums if it supports progress toward wider Israel-Arab normalisation.