Israel’s security cabinet has approved a legal framework allowing an international force to enter specific areas of Gaza, marking a new development in efforts linked to post-war arrangements in the territory.
According to foreign media reports, an Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet approved the framework on Sunday. The decision provides legal approval for the deployment of an international mission, which has been named the International Stabilization Force.
The Israeli official said the proposed force would consist of around 200 personnel from friendly countries, including nations such as Uganda and Morocco. The force is expected to operate in areas of Gaza that are not under Israeli control, while each unit’s entry would require separate approval from Israeli authorities.
No official timeline has been announced for when the international force will begin its deployment. Officials have not provided further details about the mission’s exact responsibilities, command structure, or operational areas.
The development comes after former US President Donald Trump presented a Gaza peace plan following the ceasefire agreement reached in October last year. The proposal included increasing humanitarian aid, establishing civilian administration through Palestinian technocrats, Hamas disarmament, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
However, the proposed plan has faced delays, and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a technocratic group intended to help manage civilian affairs, has so far remained outside the territory.
At present, Israel reportedly controls around 64% of Gaza, while nearly two million Palestinians remain concentrated in a limited coastal area under Hamas control. Many residents are living in tents or damaged buildings amid severe humanitarian conditions caused by the prolonged conflict.
The approval of the international force framework is being viewed as a potential step toward future security and administrative arrangements in Gaza, although several key issues regarding implementation, authority, and timing remain unresolved.
