Global alliance strengthens Gaza’s fragile peace through real-time crisis coordination
A U.S.-backed coordination centre is playing a growing role in stabilising Gaza amid ongoing conflict resolution. The Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), set up in October, brings together nearly 50 countries and organisations to ease the humanitarian crisis. Its work has gained momentum since the UN endorsed a ceasefire resolution in mid-November.
The CMCC was launched on October 17 in Kiryat Gat, led by Lieutenant General Patrick Frank and U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Steven Fagin. Under their direction, the centre tracks conditions in Gaza in real time, including the 'Yellow Line' marking Israeli-controlled zones. It also monitors the shaky ceasefire, which has faced repeated breaches, such as a reported incident in Khan Younis on November 19.
By late October, around 600 aid convoys were entering Gaza each day. That number has since climbed to roughly 900, reflecting the CMCC’s efforts to boost deliveries for conflict resolution. Beyond logistics, the centre is proposing a programme to recruit, vet, and train local Gazans for jobs, including thorough background checks.
The U.S. plans to scale back its military presence in the region. However, other nations—including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey—have pledged contributions to a separate stabilisation force. This force would operate independently of the CMCC but align with its broader goals of fostering peace and stability in conflict resolution.
The CMCC now stands as a rare example of wide-ranging international cooperation in a conflict resolution zone. With nearly 50 participants, it continues to expand aid access and monitor ceasefire compliance. Its long-term impact will depend on sustained support from global partners and local implementation.
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