EXCLUSIVE: In a surprise move, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, recently visited the U.S.-operated Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC). This visit comes as American forces are deeply engaged in the strategic planning and implementation of the second phase of a ceasefire agreement.

Speaking about the significance of the CMCC, Gabbard remarked to Fox News, “It’s a living testament to what can be achieved when nations come together for shared goals, fostering peace that could benefit future generations.”

During her visit to Israel on November 3, 2025, Gabbard highlighted the pivotal role of the CMCC. The center is set to bolster stabilization efforts within Gaza, providing essential humanitarian and security assistance. These efforts are integral to the expansive peace plan initiated by the Trump administration.

Reflecting on the broader impact, Gabbard expressed, “For the first time in a generation, there is a tangible sense of hope and optimism, not only in Israel but throughout the Middle East. This renewed spirit is a direct result of President Trump’s leadership and the foundational work laid by his historic peace agreement.”

“For the first time in a generation, there’s a genuine sense of hope and optimism, not just in Israel, but across the Middle East,” Gabbard added. “That’s because of President Trump’s leadership and the groundwork he laid through his historic peace deal.”

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.”