Israeli government nods to international stabilisation force in Gaza
The Israeli government has approved the deployment of an international stabilization force in Gaza as part of a broader peace plan. The force will operate in areas outside direct Israeli military control, though the timeline for deployment remains unclear.
Why it matters
This development represents a significant shift in the administration of the Gaza Strip following a prolonged conflict.
The ISF, to be staffed by ‘friendly countries’, will operate in areas of the Palestinian enclave that are outside Israel’s military control.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info An Israeli soldier at the Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing into Gaza, on July 24, 2026 [Amir Levy/Getty Images] By Reuters Published On 26 Jul 2026 26 Jul 2026 Israel’s government has approved the entry of the International Stabilization Force (ISF), part of United States President Donald Trump’s 20-point “peace plan,” to Gaza.
An Israeli official reported on Sunday that Israel’s security cabinet had approved the key legal measures and that the force would operate “in full coordination with” the Israeli military, according to the Times of Israel.
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