Initially, the ISF will include soldiers from one or two countries, and in the future they will potentially be joined by soldiers from other countries, the portal reported. The ISF “will not be deployed to Hamas-controlled areas in the Gaza Strip,” the official added.
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When will the deployment of stabilization forces to the Gaza Strip begin?
Which countries will participate in the ISF?
What role should stabilization forces play in disarming Hamas?
Why is Israel hesitant to accept Turkish troops?
In November, Israel's ambassador to the UN, Ambassador Danny Danon, stressed that the ISF must play an active role in disarming Hamas. — Now we are interested in whether these forces will be able to stabilize the situation and deprive Hamas of its weapons. This is our most urgent goal, he said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in November expressed uncertainty about the start date of the ISF operation. He noted that many countries are hesitant to send forces to the Gaza Strip despite clear support for a ceasefire.
The US official did not reveal which countries would take part in the ISF, but agreed to talk to the website after Turkish security sources told the media that the army was ready to participate in the stabilization force. — We have no objection to sending troops to the Gaza Strip to join the ISF. The Americans also really want us to be there, while Israel opposes it. Americans are pressuring Israel to agree to receive Turkish troops, Turkish sources said.
The presence of international forces in the Gaza Strip is part of US President Donald Trump's peace plan. After the end of the first phase of the ceasefire (the remains of the last hostage kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist organization are not released), Israel is to withdraw its army from most of the Gaza Strip and stabilization forces would be deployed there.
The UN Security Council recently approved the establishment of the ISF and the Peace Council.
