UK sends military officials to Israel to monitor ceasefire alongside US

The UK has sent a small contingent of British military officers to Israel to join a task force led by the US to monitor the Gaza ceasefire, the UK defence ministry said.

The US has established a Civil-Military Coordination Centre to oversee the Gaza ceasefire. 

A spokesperson with the UK Ministry of Defence said that officers had been dispatched to participate, including a two-star deputy commander. 

"The UK continues to work with international partners to support the Gaza ceasefire to see where the UK can best contribute to the peace process,” the spokesperson said.