Israeli media claimed that Defense Minister Yoav Galant informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, Friday, of “progress” in talks with the United States regarding a proposal to deploy a multinational force in the Gaza Strip.

The private Hebrew Channel 12 reported that Gallant “held talks with American officials, during his visit to Washington a few days ago, regarding the formation of a multinational force and its introduction into Gaza to be responsible for the security of the region, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the organization of its distribution.”

The channel claimed that these talks resulted in “progress” that it did not clarify, pointing out that “the elements of this force will be from 3 Arab countries,” without naming them, adding that it is not yet certain whether this force will include American soldiers or not.