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U.S. Leaders Step Down as Gaza Aid Efforts Stumble

1/31/2026

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U.S. military and civilian leaders overseeing the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Gaza are stepping down, with replacements pending.
The CMCC was established in October 2025 to supervise the ceasefire and facilitate aid but has struggled to meet its goals.
Israel plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing on February 1, 2026, allowing limited travel between Gaza and Egypt for residents returning from the war.

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Story summary

U.S. military and civilian leaders overseeing the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Gaza are stepping down, with replacements pending.
The CMCC was established in October 2025 to supervise the ceasefire and facilitate aid but has struggled to meet its goals.
Israel plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing on February 1, 2026, allowing limited travel between Gaza and Egypt for residents returning from the war.