Israel has been at odds with several traditional European allies in recent months over their unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

Israeli forces have completed a pullback of troops from Gaza on Friday after Israel's Cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating two-year war.

An agreement between Israel and the Palestinian militants Hamas on key points of a plan to end the Gaza war has already been signed, Israel says. "The final draft of the first phase was signed this morning in Egypt by all parties,

U.S. outlets have reported that the military is slated to send 200 troops to Israel for the effort, with some having already been sent. The troops are there, officials said, primarily to provide “security” support and to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid in Gaza.