The UK has sent a senior commander and a small number of troops to Israel to help monitor the Gaza ceasefire.
They won't be sent into the territory under current plans.
The deployment is part of a multi-national force and follows a request from the US.
Military and Defence Analyst Colonel Simon Diggins says it's a positive step.
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They won't be sent into the territory under current plans.
The deployment is part of a multi-national force and follows a request from the US.
Military and Defence Analyst Colonel Simon Diggins says it's a positive step.
IN: "It does...
OUT: ..itself.."
DUR: 22 secs
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1022gaza-diggins1.mp3