Israeli Spies in the Midst: High-Stakes Surveillance at the US-Israeli Base Planning Gaza's Future
A top-secret base set up by the United States and Israel to plan for a future in Gaza has become a hub of clandestine surveillance, sparking concerns among diplomats and aid workers that sensitive information is being secretly recorded and exploited.
At the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, Israeli operatives are reportedly monitoring US forces and their allies stationed at the base, fueling tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv over issues like open and covert recordings of meetings. The CMCC was established in October to coordinate aid, monitor the ceasefire, and draw up plans for Gaza's future under Donald Trump's 20-point plan.
US officials have expressed frustration with Israel's methods, prompting a heated exchange with Israeli counterparts. "Recording has to stop here," US Lt Gen Patrick Frank allegedly told his Israeli counterpart. However, the Israeli military maintains that conversations inside the CMCC are unclassified and that protocols are in place for documenting meetings.
Critics argue that the CMCC is an affront to international law and excludes Palestinians from planning their own future. Despite this, diplomats and aid workers continue to attend meetings, fearing that staying away would leave discussions about Gaza's future in the hands of Israel alone.
Concerns about surveillance and secrecy have prompted many diplomats and aid workers to view the CMCC as a dystopian startup, with corporate America's language dominating the floor space. Palestinians are often referred to as "end users," creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for those advocating for their rights.
Designing Gaza's future appears to be a mere formality, with the US and Israel having a clear plan that excludes Palestinians from any meaningful participation. It remains to be seen how much of this planning will translate into action on the ground in Gaza.
The US military has declined to comment on Israeli surveillance activities, while Israeli officials have claimed that conversations at the CMCC are unclassified. The true extent of intelligence gathering and its impact on the peace process in Gaza remain unclear.
A top-secret base set up by the United States and Israel to plan for a future in Gaza has become a hub of clandestine surveillance, sparking concerns among diplomats and aid workers that sensitive information is being secretly recorded and exploited.
At the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, Israeli operatives are reportedly monitoring US forces and their allies stationed at the base, fueling tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv over issues like open and covert recordings of meetings. The CMCC was established in October to coordinate aid, monitor the ceasefire, and draw up plans for Gaza's future under Donald Trump's 20-point plan.
US officials have expressed frustration with Israel's methods, prompting a heated exchange with Israeli counterparts. "Recording has to stop here," US Lt Gen Patrick Frank allegedly told his Israeli counterpart. However, the Israeli military maintains that conversations inside the CMCC are unclassified and that protocols are in place for documenting meetings.
Critics argue that the CMCC is an affront to international law and excludes Palestinians from planning their own future. Despite this, diplomats and aid workers continue to attend meetings, fearing that staying away would leave discussions about Gaza's future in the hands of Israel alone.
Concerns about surveillance and secrecy have prompted many diplomats and aid workers to view the CMCC as a dystopian startup, with corporate America's language dominating the floor space. Palestinians are often referred to as "end users," creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for those advocating for their rights.
Designing Gaza's future appears to be a mere formality, with the US and Israel having a clear plan that excludes Palestinians from any meaningful participation. It remains to be seen how much of this planning will translate into action on the ground in Gaza.
The US military has declined to comment on Israeli surveillance activities, while Israeli officials have claimed that conversations at the CMCC are unclassified. The true extent of intelligence gathering and its impact on the peace process in Gaza remain unclear.
but I think there's a silver lining here too. I mean, if Israel is being so transparent about their surveillance methods (or lack thereof), it's probably because they're trying to show that they have nothing to hide? Like, if everything was legit and unclassified, why would US officials be having heated exchanges with Israeli counterparts over this? Maybe there's some truth to the recordings and Israel just wants to prove it to everyone? 
It's also interesting that all these concerns are coming out now - maybe we'll finally get a better understanding of what's really going on behind closed doors. And hey, at least we know the US is looking out for Palestine's rights, even if they're not being fully represented in the planning process. So, yeah, it's a messy situation, but I'm trying to stay optimistic 
... can't help but think it's super shady that they're monitoring each other's meetings and recording stuff without consent. feels like a bad spy movie or something 
... Palestinians getting called "end users" is just another example of how out of touch we are, you know? shouldn't they be part of the planning process too? 
it's like they're setting up a surveillance state without even asking if it's cool or not. and yeah, Palestinians are literally being left out of the planning process which is just a major red flag 
meanwhile the US and Israel are just brushing it off and pretending everything is fine 
i'm calling BS on this whole thing... something doesn't add up 
omg u guys i just cant even right now so theres this base where the us & israel r planning gaza's future and apparently theres like super high stakes surveillance goin on at that base... i mean idk what kind of info they think they need but its like theyre talkin bout recordin meetins without anyone knowin 
i think its like corporate america speak or somethin where they just throw around terms like "end users" and its all just super awkward 
so yeah thats my 2 cents on the whole thing 
The more you know, the less you trust... about Israel's intentions at this US-Israeli base 
. It's like they're an afterthought or something. Don't they have a right to be involved in deciding their own future? 
. We need to find a way to work together, not try to outsmart each other 
i don't trust these two countries to even have a conversation about gaza's future let alone make decisions about its actual future. and what's with the term "end users"? who do they think they are, talking to palestinians like that? it's all just so messed up 
. And to think that Palestinians are being excluded from even discussing their own future? That's just plain messed up 
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. I mean, who gets to dictate the terms of Gaza's future? The US and Israel? No thanks 
. We need some real representation on the ground, not just some fly-on-the-wall observers watching everything from afar 
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. Who's really in control of this situation? Is it the US, Israel, or someone else entirely? We need more answers before we can even start discussing what's going on 
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. And what's up with the term "end users"? It sounds so... corporate 
. Like, shouldn't it be "people who are actually going to live in Gaza"? 
It feels like they're more interested in getting what they want than actually listening to others 
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This whole thing is super sketchy, you know? Like, a base for planning Gaza's future with all this surveillance going on... it's just too much to handle. I mean, what's next?