Hebrew media sources reported today, Friday, the beginning of the arrival of the first contingents of the "International Stability Force" to the occupied territories, as part of the final arrangements for their deployment within the Gaza Strip in the near future. This force is a fundamental pillar among four entities identified by US President Donald Trump's plan to end military operations in the Strip.
The deployment of these forces is based on international legal cover, as the United Nations Security Council adopted this step under Resolution No. 2803 issued in November of last year. The plan aims to create a sustainable security formula that ensures a permanent ceasefire and manages the transitional phase in Gaza.
"Yedioth Ahronoth" newspaper quoted a senior official in the so-called "Peace Council" concerned with managing the affairs of the Strip, stating that the forces have actually begun to arrive to prepare for their field missions. The official affirmed that coordination is taking place at the highest levels to ensure the smooth deployment process and to identify vital concentration points.
In the context of logistical preparations, sources revealed the commencement of construction of a massive technical and logistical support center near the Kerem Shalom crossing from the occupation side. This center will serve as a main station for receiving soldiers, military, and technical equipment coming from participating countries before their transfer into the Strip's borders.
Thousands of international soldiers are scheduled to undertake sensitive tasks, most notably forming a security buffer separating the positions of the Israeli occupation army and the areas whose administration will be transferred to the Palestinian Committee. These forces will be responsible for ensuring that no armed clashes occur during the gradual withdrawal phases.
Reports indicate that officers from four countries, namely Kosovo, Morocco, Kazakhstan, and Albania, have already arrived to begin initial coordination tasks. In contrast, Indonesia decided to temporarily freeze its participation in the international force after it was among the list of candidates to send military reinforcements.
The commander of the international force, Jasper Jeffers, had previously stated that five countries had formally committed to participating in securing the Strip. He also pointed out the pivotal regional role of both Jordan and Egypt, as they will undertake the task of training and qualifying Palestinian police elements who will work alongside the international forces.
The tasks of the "Stability Force" include dismantling the military infrastructure of armed factions and ensuring complete disarmament in vital areas. The force will also work to protect civilians and secure the flow of humanitarian aid through safe corridors that will be established under international agreements.
Administratively, the force will monitor compliance with the ceasefire provisions and submit periodic reports to the Peace Council and donor entities. The continued operation of these forces depends on direct international funding pledged by several countries to support the stability of the region and rebuild what the war destroyed.
These field developments come within the second phase of the comprehensive political vision, which ultimately aims to achieve a complete Israeli withdrawal from city centers. The coming weeks are expected to see an intensification in the arrival of foreign forces as the logistical bases at the borders are fully prepared.
A logistical support center is currently being established on the Israeli side of the Kerem Shalom crossing, to serve as a reception and transit point for the international forces expected to arrive successively.
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Arrival of the first contingents of the "International Stability Force" begins, in preparation for their deployment in the Gaza Strip