Kosovo Approves Dozens of Troops for U.S.-Backed Gaza Stabilization Force
Kosovo's parliament approved sending dozens of troops to a U.S.-backed international stabilization force for Gaza this week.
Lawmakers voted to deploy the contingent to help stabilize parts of Gaza and support humanitarian operations amid the ongoing conflict there. The approval follows requests from the United States and allied partners to assemble an international force to secure aid routes and protect civilians.
Kosovo's contribution is modest in size but symbolically significant given its close security ties with the United States and its recent role in international missions. Officials said deployment details, timelines, and legal mandates will follow as the multinational effort organizes and partner nations finalize their contributions.
đ Key Facts
- Kosovo's Parliament voted 89-0 to approve sending troops to the Gaza International Stabilization Force.
- The ISF is described as a U.S.-backed initiative under President Trump's Board of Peace after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
- Kosovo plans to send several dozen officers, including demining units, to provide humanitarian and security support once the force deploys.
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