United States has decided to close its flagship Gaza coordination mission as its broader peace and reconstruction plan continues to face setbacks, according to diplomatic sources. The move affects a military-run centre near Gaza that was originally created to monitor ceasefire conditions and support humanitarian aid delivery to civilians.
The facility, known as the Civil-Military Coordination Centre, was established under a wider initiative linked to the Gaza peace framework promoted by Donald Trump. However, officials say its role weakened over time due to ongoing fighting, limited cooperation from parties on the ground, and repeated violations of ceasefire understandings.
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Diplomatic sources indicated that the centre’s responsibilities will now be transferred to a new international security structure intended to oversee operations in Gaza. However, they added that this shift is more of an administrative overhaul than a functional improvement, as enforcement power on the ground remains unclear.
Moreover, officials revealed that the new arrangement would significantly reduce US military presence from about 190 personnel to nearly 40, while attempting to replace them with civilian representatives from allied nations. Despite this, many countries have not yet committed troops or defined clear security roles within the proposed structure.
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At the same time, the ceasefire environment remains fragile, with continued military activity reported and control on the ground still contested between conflicting sides. Humanitarian access has also remained limited, as aid distribution struggles due to security restrictions and disagreements over permitted supplies.
Although the coordination centre was meant to play a key role in stabilising Gaza and enabling reconstruction, its effectiveness declined as political and military conditions worsened. Consequently, the broader reconstruction plan has stalled, leaving international partners uncertain about the future of governance and relief efforts in the territory.