Jerusalem: Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a legal framework that would allow an international force to enter designated areas of the Gaza Strip, according to an Israeli official cited by international media.
The official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Security Cabinet approved the framework on Sunday, paving the way for the deployment of what has been named the International Stabilisation Force.
According to the official, the mission would consist of approximately 200 personnel from countries described as friendly to Israel, including Uganda and Morocco.
The force is expected to operate in areas that are not under Israeli control. However, the official said each deployment would require separate approval from Israel, and no timeline has yet been announced for when the mission will begin.
The reported move follows a peace initiative proposed by US President Donald Trump after a ceasefire agreement reached in October last year. The plan reportedly included increased humanitarian assistance for Gaza, the establishment of a civilian administration led by Palestinian technocrats, the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
According to the report, implementation of the proposal has stalled, and the proposed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a technocratic body intended to oversee civilian governance, has yet to begin operating inside the territory.
International media reports state that Israel currently controls approximately 64% of the Gaza Strip, while around 2 million Palestinians remain concentrated in a limited coastal area under Hamas control, where many are living in tents or damaged buildings amid severe humanitarian conditions.
Israel has not announced a date for the deployment of the proposed international force, and further details regarding its mandate and operational arrangements have yet to be made public.
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