The U.S. is reportedly shutting its flagship Gaza mission, the Civil Military Coordination Centre, after criticism it failed to enforce the Israel–Hamas ceasefire or boost aid flows. As Israel continues strikes and Hamas regains ground, Washington plans to replace the mission with a scaled-down international force. The move follows the Iran war strain, raising questions over U.S. leverage. With troop numbers set to drop sharply, is this a strategic reset—or a quiet admission of failure?