Washington, DC – General Jasper Jeffers, commander of the international stabilization force in Gaza, announced that five countries have pledged to send troops to participate in the anticipated mission in the Gaza Strip. This announcement was made during a meeting of the Peace Council held in Washington, DC.
Countries participating in the force
Jeffers said the five countries that confirmed their commitment to sending troops are Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania. He also noted that two other countries, Egypt and Jordan, pledged to train Palestinian police officers as part of the proposed security plan.
He explained that these pledges represent the first phase of forming the multinational force. This force is expected to stabilize and support security arrangements in Gaza after the war.
The deployment began from Rafah
The force commander indicated that the deployment would begin in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, with the initial phase focused on training the local police. Following this, the force would gradually expand, sector by sector, to include additional areas within the Strip.
He added that the long-term plan aims to increase the number of international peacekeeping troops to 20,000. In parallel, approximately 12,000 Palestinian police officers will be trained as part of a new security structure intended to bolster law and order and enhance the prospects for a lasting ceasefire.
Gradual security plan
Jeffers explained that the deployment would be phased, with periodic assessments of the situation on the ground before moving to each new area. He also emphasized that training and building local capacity are central to the force’s strategy.
These developments come within the context of broader international efforts to establish new security arrangements in Gaza. This is taking place amidst complex political and security challenges related to disarmament and ensuring sustainable stability in the Strip.
