Afghanistan, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. plans to appoint a general to command international stabilization forces in Gaza, overseeing security and reconstruction amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.

The Trump administration plans to appoint a U.S. Army general to lead international stabilization forces in the Gaza Strip, Axios reported. The general, described as a "two-star" officer, would oversee security operations in the region.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, recently informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials that Washington intends to place an American general at the head of the force. Waltz described the officer as "highly serious" and capable, reassuring Israel that the mission would meet pro...