International Stabilisation Force for Gaza Faces Delays as Troop Contributions Stall
Plans for Gaza International Stabilisation Force in question as troop pledges stall
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The International Stabilisation Force for Gaza, announced in February, faces significant delays as no pledged troop contributions have materialized from the five participating countries. Indonesia, the largest contributor, has indefinitely postponed its commitment amid rising domestic opposition and regional tensions, while other nations are limiting their support to humanitarian efforts.
- 01Indonesia's commitment of 8,000 troops is on indefinite hold, citing a lack of guidance from the US.
- 02Kazakhstan will only provide humanitarian support, while Albania and Kosovo have not sent any troops yet.
- 03US military leaders have indicated that the force cannot operate without a ceasefire agreement involving Hamas disarmament.
- 04Hamas accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire, complicating the situation further.
- 05Public opinion in Indonesia is largely against the deployment due to rising prices and past losses of peacekeepers.
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The International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza, proposed during the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in February, is struggling to secure troop contributions from the five countries that pledged support. Indonesia, which committed the largest contingent of 8,000 troops, has indefinitely suspended its plans, citing a lack of commitment from the US and rising domestic opposition due to the unpopular Iran war. Other nations, including Kazakhstan, Albania, and Kosovo, have either limited their contributions to humanitarian support or have not yet deployed troops. The US military's Central Command has stated that the ISF cannot commence operations until a ceasefire agreement is reached, which includes the disarmament of Hamas. Hamas, in turn, blames Israel for the delays, claiming violations of the ceasefire. The situation remains tense, with public sentiment in Indonesia reflecting skepticism towards the effectiveness of the Board of Peace in aiding Gaza.
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The delay in troop contributions and ongoing conflict affects the stability of Gaza and the broader Middle East.
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