Michael Eisenberg, a prominent Israeli-American businessman and venture capitalist, has been appointed as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s representative at the US Army’s Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), according to Channel 12 News. The CMCC, established to oversee ceasefire monitoring and humanitarian relief in Gaza, was inaugurated during US Vice President JD Vance’s recent visit to Israel. Eisenberg’s appointment underscores Netanyahu’s intent to retain control over Gaza-related communications with the US, bypassing independent handling by the defense establishment. Eisenberg, who heads the Aleph fund, is reportedly a key figure in the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has faced criticism for its inefficiency in delivering aid amid Gaza’s famine crisis. Since its inception, the GHF has been accused of monopolizing aid distribution, sidelining the UN, and failing to meet the enclave’s urgent needs. Over 2,300 Palestinians, including 1,021 at or near GHF distribution sites, have been killed while seeking aid since the GHF’s establishment. Eisenberg, who grew up in New York and later emigrated to Israel, has been a significant investor in Israeli high-tech and has been involved in contentious political and legal disputes. His role at the CMCC, alongside Brigadier General Yaki Dolf, aims to facilitate stabilization efforts in Gaza. US Central Command Commander Brad Cooper emphasized the center’s goal of uniting stakeholders for a peaceful transition in Gaza. Despite Vance’s optimism, skepticism remains about the center’s effectiveness. Vance’s visit has been interpreted as a measure to ensure Netanyahu’s compliance with the ceasefire, with some Israeli officials likening it to a ‘protectorate’ arrangement.