British troops arrive in Israel
The United Kingdom has sent a group of soldiers to Israel to take part in an international mission that will monitor the implementation of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
The decision was made at the request of the United States as part of coordination between the allies. The mission is aimed at stabilising the situation after the ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas group.
The role of the British contingent
According to the UK Defence Secretary John Healy, The UK military will carry out an auxiliary but strategically important function in the monitoring process.
The mission includes a senior British officer with the rank of major general, who became deputy commander of the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC).
This centre brings together representatives of several countries and deals with Coordination of humanitarian efforts, ceasefire monitoring and intelligence sharing.
Details of the operation
British military located on the territory of Israel, They are not in the Gaza Strip. Their task is to ensure international coordination and help facilitate humanitarian supplies.
Representatives of Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
Context.
A truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed in early October with the participation of the United States and several Middle Eastern mediators.
However, after its announcement isolated violations were recorded, Therefore, the international community decided to increase the presence of observers in the region.
Comment.
The UK Defence Secretary said:
«We are offering our expertise and resources to support stability. Our troops will not take part in hostilities, but will help ensure the peace process.».
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