Observers were stunned by a new report revealing President Donald Trump's plans to send about 200 American troops to Israel to support ceasefire monitoring operations in the war between Israel and Hamas.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that "U.S. Central Command is going to establish a 'civil-military coordination center' in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid as well as logistical and security assistance into the territory wracked by two years of war."
The report also indicated that no American troops will be stationed in Gaza, which is where all of the fighting in the war is occurring.
Observers shared their thoughts about the plan on social media.
"Wow, US boots on the ground in Gaza," Democratic strategist Max Burns posted on X.
"The US to establish a military command in the Gaza strip. What could go wrong?" attorney Jeffrey Gold posted on X.
"Nonsense. Instead of exiting the region, Trump is digging us in deeper," former Senate Banking Committee counsel Timothy Naegel posted on X. "Lots of us voted for him three times, but vigorously oppose this!"
"MAGA is finding out that they indeed voted for endless wars," military veteran Evaristus Odinikaeze posted on X. "Now they’re going to deploy to fight Netanyahu’s battles. It starts with 200 troops, none of whom would include Trump’s sons. Gradually, it will increase. Hopefully Abbott sends his fascist army too."