EXCLUSIVE: In a surprising move, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard visited the U.S.-operated Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), as American forces gear up for the next phase of the ceasefire agreement.

“The CMCC stands as a living testament to what can be achieved when nations collaborate towards shared goals, with the potential to create lasting peace that will benefit future generations,” Gabbard shared with Fox News during her visit.

During her visit to Israel on November 3, 2025, Gabbard highlighted the significance of the CMCC’s role in supporting stabilization efforts in Gaza. The center is set to play a crucial part in the Trump administration’s comprehensive peace plan, focusing on providing humanitarian and security assistance.

“For the first time in a generation, there is a palpable sense of hope and optimism, not just in Israel, but across the Middle East,” Gabbard stated. “This is largely due to President Trump’s leadership and the foundation he established with his historic peace agreement.”

Intelligence sharing and coordination are anticipated to be vital components in the success of the ceasefire, underscoring the reason behind Gabbard’s visit to Israel to witness the operations first-hand.

Intelligence sharing and coordination are expected to play a critical role in the success of the ceasefire, part of the reason Gabbard arrived in Israel to see operations first-hand.

The Director of National Intelligence revealed that right now 16 countries and 20 NGOs are working side-by-side as part of this multinational civilian and military force aimed at bringing stability to Gaza, while ushering in a new chapter for the Middle East.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard visits the U.S.-operated Civil-Military Coordination Center on Nov. 3, 2025. (Fox News)

“The American people should know that the U.S. presence at the CMCC is about leadership, coordination, and service,” Gabbard said.

Around 200 U.S. service members are on the ground participating in the CMCC, but will not enter the Gaza Strip. A coalition of forces from Arab countries will ultimately send stabilization personnel into the enclave to assist with implementing the administration’s peace plan.

“In conversations I had with leaders from across the region, including in Manama, people spoke openly and hopefully about a future defined not by conflict, but by cooperation and stability,” Gabbard said. “Progress is possible with strong leadership and a shared vision for peace.”

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard meets officials at the U.S.-operated Civil-Military Coordination Center on Nov. 3, 2025. (Fox News)

Gabbard, who also visited the Kerem Shalom Crossing along the Gaza border, is the latest Trump administration official to visit Israel as part of a broader push to ensure the peace plan is successful. Her trip follows similar visits by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

“This is a challenging mission which requires clear communication, coordination and transparency,” Gabbard concluded. “Intelligence supports not only security, and achieving lasting peace and stability for both Israelis and Palestinians.”