Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- The International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, announced by the U.S. in February to promote peace after the Israel-Hamas war, has yet to materialize as none of the five pledged countries have provided significant troop contributions.
- Indonesia, which pledged the largest contingent of 8,000 troops, has put its commitment on indefinite hold due to perceived lack of U.S. follow-through and the heightened conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
- The fragile ceasefire remains stalled amid Hamas's refusal to disarm and ongoing Israeli military actions, with the Board of Peace attributing delays to Hamas, while Hamas blames Israel for ceasefire violations.
- Other contributing countries like Kazakhstan, Albania, Kosovo, and Morocco have made limited or unclear troop commitments, with no significant deployment on the ground so far.
- Despite current setbacks, Indonesia may reconsider participation due to its leadership’s interest in strengthening ties with the U.S. and maintaining international influence.