JD Vance: No U.S. Boots on the Ground in Israel or Gaza as Trump Administration Enforces Peace Deal
Vice President JD Vance delivered a firm message this weekend, declaring that under President Trump’s leadership, there will be no American combat troops deployed in Israel or Gaza. His remarks came as U.S. and regional partners continue enforcing the recently brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas, marking one of the most significant diplomatic shifts in decades.
The U.S. will not have “boots on the ground in Gaza or Israel,” says @VP.
“We’re going to have CENTCOM troops that are already there that are going to monitor this peace proposal… It’s not going to be necessary for American troops to be in Gaza.” pic.twitter.com/pOMPhVzLeG
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 12, 2025
Speaking from the White House, Vance made clear that the Trump administration’s approach will be defined by strength without entanglement. “We will stand with our allies, ensure accountability, and maintain stability in the region,” Vance said, “but we will not send American sons and daughters into another endless war.”
According to Vance, the U.S. role will focus on coordination, intelligence, and ensuring compliance with ceasefire terms—not combat operations. Military assets, including naval forces in the eastern Mediterranean, will remain on standby to deter outside aggression or violations of the peace framework. “Our deterrence posture remains strong, but our mission is peace,” he added.
Vance’s statement reflects a broader principle of Trump’s foreign policy: assertive diplomacy backed by overwhelming strength, but without reckless interventionism. Administration officials have emphasized that America’s resources will be used to protect national interests, not to police conflicts that should be resolved by regional powers themselves.
The vice president also criticized previous administrations for dragging the U.S. into costly, open-ended wars with unclear goals. “For too long, Washington elites believed American credibility depended on occupation,” Vance said. “President Trump believes our credibility depends on winning peace through power.”
While military analysts acknowledge that maintaining stability in Gaza will require precision and vigilance, the administration insists that regional partners—backed by U.S. logistics and oversight—are capable of sustaining the deal without direct American boots on the ground.
The announcement was met with strong approval from conservatives and military families who’ve long demanded an end to what they call “forever wars.” With the peace deal holding and U.S. troops staying out of combat, Vance’s words signal a new era of peace through strength—the hallmark of Trump’s foreign policy.