Troops from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey will join the American team, the official confirmed. They will stay in Israel and handle logistics, transport, engineering, and planning tasks. “There will be no US boots on the ground in Gaza,” the official added.

Former US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire on his Truth Social platform. The deal includes a hostage-prisoner exchange, freeing around 20 Israeli hostages and the remains of others. The Israeli cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, approved the agreement after two years of fighting.

The truce is expected to begin within 24 hours. US troops may deploy immediately to help deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. Their mission also includes managing coordination and ensuring both parties follow the ceasefire terms.

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The Defense Department called the Venezuelan military’s actions “highly provocative” and warned against further escalation from President Nicolas Maduro’s government. The Pentagon also issued a strong message, advising the Venezuelan cartel to stop interfering with US military operations aimed at counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism.

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have been rising, especially after US President Donald Trump authorized a strike that destroyed an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean on Tuesday. Trump claimed the boat belonged to a criminal group connected to Maduro, and the strike killed 11 people.

Caracas accused Washington of carrying out extrajudicial killings, saying the US “murdered 11 people without due process.” The attack, which could not be independently verified, marks a significant shift for the US, which typically uses policing methods rather than deadly force in such operations.

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In his latest move, Trump has decided to rename the “Department of Defense” to the “Department of War.” Reports suggest that Trump will sign an Executive Order in the coming hours to allow this change. The department will still formally use the title “Department of Defense,” but “Department of War” will serve as a secondary title.

As part of the rebranding, the Pentagon’s Public Affairs Bulletin Room will become the “Pentagon War Annex.” Additionally, official documents will start using titles like “Secretary of War.” While an Executive Order cannot legally change the department’s official name, Trump sees this as a way to boost military pride and renew America’s warrior ethos.

This decision also draws on the history of America’s victories under the former “War Department.” Trump hopes to rekindle the same sense of enthusiasm and military pride in today’s forces.

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The mission, led by the US Space Force, aims to test laser-based communication systems. It will also explore safe navigation methods without using GPS. Many details about the mission are classified, keeping much of its objectives secret.

The duration of the mission remains unclear. Previous X-37B flights have lasted anywhere from a few months to over a year. The shuttle’s last mission, which ended in March 2025, lasted more than a year. These flights are crucial to the United States’ secretive space research program, advancing the nation’s space capabilities.

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