White House Settles Debate on Military Action in Gaza

US Vice President JD Vance made it clear Tuesday that America won't send troops to Gaza, repeating a promise President Donald Trump made earlier. Speaking from southern Israel, Vance said the US role will stay limited to coordination support as the Gaza ceasefire takes shape.

Vance spoke at a press conference in Kiryat Gat while an American delegation monitors the Gaza ceasefire implementation. "There will be no American forces on the ground in Gaza," he said. "The American president was clear about that, and so were all our military leaders."

The vice president stressed that Washington's involvement will focus on providing "useful coordination" to help implement the agreement. This approach keeps the US in a supporting role rather than direct military involvement.

The statement comes as the fragile Gaza ceasefire enters its early stages. Both Israeli and Palestinian sides are watching closely to see if the agreement holds. For the Biden administration, this hands-off military approach reflects broader concerns about getting drawn into another Middle East conflict.

Markets have responded positively to ceasefire news, with defense stocks seeing mixed reactions while regional stability concerns ease slightly. The limited US role also means fewer budget implications compared to direct military deployment scenarios that some analysts had worried about.