Civilian Military Coordination Center (CMCC)

'Post' visits US Kiryat Gat base near Gaza border, key for humanitarian missions to Gaza

The base brings together 40 countries and their stakeholders, including representatives from partner nations, non-governmental organizations, international institutions, and the private sector.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, CHEN SCHIMMEL
The US Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) at Kiryat Gat.
Israeli military personnel operate after a series of strikes across the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, October 29, 2025

US considering plans to build large military base on Israel-Gaza border, Shomrim reports

The prospective site would allegedly be capable of housing thousands of American troops and serve future international stabilization efforts.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A truck carries aid for Palestinians, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, October 21, 2025.

US replaces Israeli oversight of humanitarian aid for Gaza - report

Israel is still part of negotiations and "part of the conversation" on the aid distributions, but "decisions will be taken by the wider body," according to a US official familiar with the operation.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Trucks carry aid for Palestinians, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, October 14, 2025.

US Central Command posts video of suspected Hamas terrorists looting Gaza aid convoy

Drone footage released by the United States Central Command appears to show a truck carrying humanitarian aid being hijacked in the Gaza Strip.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Israel will achieve disarming Hamas, demilitarizing Gaza, Netanyahu affirms during CMCC visit

Disarming Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza "will be achieved," Netanyahu said during his visit to CENTCOM's CMCC in Kiryat Gat, accompanied by IDF officials, including Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir.

OCTOBER 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(From L-R) US CENTCOM head Admiral Brad Cooper, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak during a visit to CENTCOM's Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat, October 29, 2025.

Israel considering capture of Hamas-controlled Gaza territory in response to ceasefire breach

Discussions with the United States are currently underway to determine the scope of the expansion into Gaza.

OCTOBER 28, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
An Israeli soldier stands near military vehicles, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, at the Israel-Gaza border in southern Israel October 12, 2025.