U.S. looks for countries willing to send troops to Gaza to maintain peace

By Daniel Estrin,

Steve Inskeep

Published December 17, 2025 at 2:53 AM MST

After a ceasefire that has lasted more than two months, the U.S. is pushing for a lasting peace in Gaza.

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Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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