Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment
Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel to discuss potential troop deployments to Gaza as part of an international security force. While Uganda has finalized its participation, negotiations with Burundi remain ongoing.
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The expansion of an international security force in Gaza represents a significant shift in the geopolitical management of the ongoing conflict.
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international security force envisioned by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for the fragile ceasefire, according to officials.
A Board of Peace official told The Associated Press that Ugandan officials joined a Burundian military delegation, and that Uganda is finalizing details of its participation after its parliament approved the troop contribution this month.
Nothing has been finalized with Burundi, but the official said they look forward to starting the process.
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