Shea Levin — text status

Israel has authorized the United States to deploy an initial multinational force of roughly 250 foreign troops in Gaza, as foreign officers escorted by American soldiers have been spotted near the border over the past two weeks. Six countries have signaled readiness: Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Uganda and Albania. Officials in Jerusalem firmly oppose any Turkish role, citing Ankara's hostility and that Turkey hosts Hamas's terror headquarters. The U.S. military is already moving armored vehicles and medical gear to a special base near the Gaza Division sector.