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Israel's approval of ISF deployment in Gaza marks key step in reconstruction efforts - analysis

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel has approved the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza as part of a US-backed ceasefire plan.
  • The IDF will maintain control over approximately half of Gaza, while Hamas governs the remaining territory, continuing to restrict movement for residents.
  • The ISF's entry is intended to facilitate reconstruction and humanitarian services, introducing a new model for governance, security, and economic opportunity in Gaza.

Israel has approved the principles for the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, a key component of a US-backed ceasefire and peace proposal initiated in October 2025. This development signifies a crucial step towards reconstruction efforts in the war-torn territory.

The Board of Peace, established after the ceasefire, announced the important developments in Gaza this week. Under the agreement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will continue to control the "Yellow Line," which encompasses about half of Gaza's territory. Hamas retains control over the rest, effectively imprisoning the population within this limited area and restricting their ability to leave.

The entry of the ISF is seen as integral to the White House's broader strategy for Gaza's reconstruction. The plan aims to enable the population to live under a technocratic committee, fostering a new model of governance, security, and economic opportunity. The Board of Peace, inaugurated in January, has been working with contributing countries, including Kosovo and Albania, which have sent personnel to assess the next steps.

Several nations have agreed to contribute to the ISF, with Morocco already committed and Kazakhstan expected to participate. Israel's primary objective is the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza. The Israeli Cabinet has granted immunity to the ISF under the "Immunities for International Organizations" law. The force will coordinate closely with the IDF, and its deployment requires approval from Israel's prime minister, minister of defense, and foreign minister. Israel's policy dictates that only countries with existing peace or normalized relations with Israel will be permitted to operate in Gaza, excluding those considered hostile.

very important development in the process to deliver peace, prosperity, and development in Gaza. The ISF serves a critical role in the scaling of humanitarian services and reconstruction for the people of Gaza. These efforts will move forward with concrete actions over the coming months to introduce a new model of governance, security, and economic opportunity.

— The BoPDescribing the significance of the ISF deployment in Gaza.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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