US pledges $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force

The Trump administration has informed Congress of its intent to provide more than $206 million for a proposed Gaza peacekeeping force, representing the first substantial financial commitment to a stalled U.S. plan aimed at rebuilding the devastated enclave. The State Department notified Congress on July 30 that it would allocate $200 million for the International Stabilization Force's (ISF) equipment, infrastructure, vehicles, and operational expenses, with an additional $6 million designated for repurposing U.S. armored vehicles to support the force.

These notifications, previously unreported, underscore the administration's determination to advance President Trump's Gaza strategy, even as both Israel and Hamas have resisted fulfilling conditions necessary for the peace plan's progress. According to one notification, the ISF is intended to lead security operations, support comprehensive demilitarization, and facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials to Gaza. However, the final composition of the force remains under negotiation.

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The ISF will lead security operations, support comprehensive demilitarisation, and enable the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction material to Gaza.

While the administration has not specified the total funding required for the force, President Trump established a Board of Peace to oversee his plan for ending the war in Gaza and rebuilding the territory. The plan envisions the peacekeeping force securing areas post-Israeli withdrawal, training new Palestinian police, and supporting aid deliveries. Despite an agreement announced in late July, the initiative has stalled due to persistent demands from both Israel and Hamas. Recent meetings between Trump's envoy Jared Kushner and officials from both sides concluded without a breakthrough, as key demands remained unmet.

An official from the Board of Peace described the past two weeks as a period of "significant advances," citing the need for additional funding pledges for projects like constructing a base for forces within Gaza. Member nations had initially pledged $17 billion for reconstruction, but reports indicate only a fraction has been received. State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott affirmed the administration's commitment to the "full implementation of the President’s historic 21-point peace plan," highlighting the ISF as a crucial component and expressing encouragement regarding "steady progress."

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We are committed to the full implementation of the President’s historic 21-point peace plan, of which the ISF is a key component.