Morocco, Albania, and Greece join Gaza International Stabilization Force for Phase II peacekeeping

Morocco, Albania, and Greece are set to join the International Stabilization Force (ISF) tasked with peacekeeping in Gaza during Phase II of the Trump administration's ceasefire plan. This expansion of the multinational force aims to bolster security operations in the region.

Morocco's involvement is particularly significant due to its existing defense ties with Israel, established through the Abraham Accords in 2020. The arrival of a small contingent of Moroccan planning officers marks a concrete step toward operationalizing their commitment, moving beyond initial pledges. These officers are engaged in planning discussions for the future ISF.

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The officers are involved in planning work and are not being deployed into Gaza at this stage.

Indonesia has already committed to leading the ISF mission, with initial reports suggesting a deployment of 1,000 soldiers in April, potentially growing to 8,000 by June. The broader plan, according to ISF Commander Maj.-Gen. Jasper Jeffers, envisions a force of 20,000 troops and the training of 12,000 police officers, with operations expected to commence in Rafah and expand progressively.

In addition to troop contributions, Egypt and Jordan have pledged to train Palestinian police forces. The full scope and timeline for these deployments remain subject to the evolving conditions within Gaza.

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Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania had committed troops to the force. Egypt and Jordan, he said, had committed to training Palestinian police forces.