Five Countries Agree to Send Troops Under Gaza Peace Plan

US President Donald Trump Announces Billions of Dollars in Aid for Gaza at Board of Peace Meeting

At a meeting of his so-called Board of Peace, US President Donald Trump announced billions of dollars in aid for the Gaza Strip. The International Stabilization Force (ISF), led by US Army General Jasper Jeffers, will provide security to the region.

Five countries have pledged to send troops to Gaza: Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo, Albania, and Kazakhstan. Indonesia plans to contribute up to 8,000 personnel, while Kazakhstan will send an unspecified number of troops, including medical units. Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has announced that his country is ready to deploy police officers to Gaza.

Egypt and Jordan have also pledged to participate by training police officers for the planned force. The countries’ participation in the ISF comes after a meeting of world leaders at the Board of Peace.

Indonesia, which was one of the first countries to commit to sending troops, has stated that its mandate is humanitarian in nature, focusing on protecting civilians and providing humanitarian assistance. The country’s foreign minister met with UN officials and Palestinian ambassadors before the meeting to discuss its participation.

Other countries have expressed concerns about the potential impact of the ISF on international law. Amnesty International has warned that Indonesia’s deployment of troops could put the country at risk of violating international law.

The Board of Peace meeting also comes as tensions remain high in Gaza, where Israeli forces continue to restrict access to food and aid, despite a ceasefire with Hamas. The planned force is expected to help bring security to the region.

Source: Al Jazeera