US Plans Multinational International Stabilization Force for Gaza Amid Participation Disputes

President Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan for Gaza that includes the creation of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to stabilize the region after Israeli forces withdraw. This multinational force, to be deployed immediately, aims to train a new Palestinian police unit, secure Gaza's borders with Israel and Egypt, and block arms flows. While countries such as Turkey, Indonesia, Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Jordan have expressed willingness to contribute troops, Israel insists on having a say regarding which countries participate, excluding those it considers hostile like Turkey. Key issues delaying deployment include disputes over the force's mandate, size, command structure, decision-making authority, and the volatile security environment in Gaza amid ongoing tensions. The ISF remains unrealized, with potential contributors awaiting clearer mission details and guarantees, and the ceasefire's fragility underscores the urgency and complexity of the effort.