Egypt wants US troops in Gaza as part of peacekeeping mission, officials say

Egypt has told the United States that it wants US troops to participate in an international peacekeeping mission in Gaza as part of a proposed ceasefire plan. The Egyptian proposal suggests modeling the force on the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) that has operated in the Sinai Peninsula, which includes a significant American contingent. This request is part of a broader plan for an 'International Stabilization Force' composed of Arab and Muslim states to secure Gaza after an Israeli withdrawal. While Hamas reportedly desires a Turkish presence, Israel objects, and the US is already showing signs of a deeper regional military engagement by shifting some personnel from Qatar to Jordan.