Board of Peace denies claims US-run Civil-Military Co-ordination Centre in Gaza is shutting down; Insists operations are expanding.

The Board of Peace has firmly denied claims that the US-run Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC) in Gaza is set to close, insisting instead that its operations are expanding. The board stated, “Any claim that the CMCC is closing is wrong,” asserting that the ceasefire holds and security has improved.

Since the CMCC's inception, aid delivery has tripled, with food reaching three times the number of individuals previously serviced. Notably, aid diversion has decreased dramatically from 90% to less than 1%, which the board attributes to the centre’s focused efforts on enhancing humanitarian assistance.

The CMCC has also been instrumental in advancing the overall security situation in Gaza. However, Western media reports suggest potential plans to transfer the centre's responsibilities to a US-led International Stabilization Force (ISF), which may face challenges due to a reduction in troop numbers—from around 190 to approximately 40. This change has raised concerns regarding the effectiveness of the future operations, as noted by diplomats who criticize the CMCC's previous lack of enforcement authority. The evolving dynamics in the region, characterized by Israeli expansion and Hamas's consolidating power, continue to present obstacles for peacekeeping efforts.

In response to speculation, the board reassured stakeholders about the improvements in aid and conditions in Gaza under the CMCC's supervision, emphasizing its role in fostering a more secure environment during these turbulent times.

The Board of Peace has rejected assertions that the US-run Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC) in Gaza is shutting down, emphasizing that operations are actually expanding. The board notes significant improvements in aid delivery and security since the CMCC's establishment.