US soldiers stationed in Kiryat Gat turn sleepy Israeli city into an unexpected hotspot
US troops join a multinational coordination center in Kiryat Gat, boosting the city's profile while sparking both excitement and concern among locals.
Vehicles that are part of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's motorcade leave the Civil-Military Coordination Center, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, October 24, 2025(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)ByDEBORAH DANAN/JTAUpdated: