Israel approves international stabilisation force for Gaza in principle
Israel's government has approved in principle the deployment of an international stabilisation force (ISF) in Gaza, according to Israeli officials. The force would be staffed by countries described as friendly to Israel and would operate in areas outside direct Israeli military control. The move marks a step toward an internationally backed security arrangement for the territory.
Israel's government has given preliminary approval for an international stabilisation force (ISF) to operate in parts of Gaza, Israeli officials said. The force is expected to be composed of personnel from countries considered friendly to Israel, though the full list of contributing nations has not been finalized.
According to the plan approved in principle, the ISF would be deployed in areas of Gaza that fall outside the zones currently under direct Israeli military control. Officials described the force's mandate as focused on stabilisation rather than combat operations, though details on command structure, rules of engagement, and duration have yet to be released.
The approval comes amid ongoing efforts to establish a longer-term security framework for Gaza following months of conflict. Diplomats have signalled that international backing for any stabilisation mission would depend on further coordination among the countries involved, and no timeline for deployment has been confirmed.
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