The Israeli "Wall" website reported that the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has granted the United States approval to deploy an initial contingent of approximately 250 foreign soldiers as part of US preparations on the Gaza Strip border, paving the way for the entry of an "International Stabilization Force."
In the same context, the list of countries ready to participate in the force includes Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Uganda, and Albania, while Israel has expressed concerns about Turkey's participation. Over the past two weeks, foreign officers accompanied by US military personnel were seen near the border, and an Israeli base in the south has been converted into a secured US facility.
The website noted that US forces have transported military vehicles and equipment to the base, including trucks, armored personnel carriers, medical evacuation vehicles, and vehicles equipped with machine guns. Armed US soldiers are securing the site around the clock as part of preparations for the multinational force to enter deep into the Strip.
The website quoted Israeli security officials as stating that the number of Palestinians subject to security screening to enter the "New City" complex in Rafah will be limited, as the initiative is classified as a pilot project. The international force is scheduled to secure the area in its first phase, although there is no timeline for the project due to Israel's opposition to reconstruction unless Hamas is disarmed.
According to the website, Israeli operations in Gaza have resulted in more than 74,000 killed and over 175,000 injured, with destruction affecting 90 percent of infrastructure. Despite the ceasefire agreement announced since October 10, 2025, Israel continues to bomb the Strip, killing 1,602 Palestinians and injuring 5,794, while approximately 2.4 million Palestinians live in catastrophic conditions.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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