Israel’s security cabinet has approved the entry of an international stabilization force into Gaza as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan. The deployment, confirmed in July 2026, will operate in areas outside Israeli military control, though no specific timeline has been established for the mission.
Security Cabinet Approval and Operational Boundaries
Israel’s government has given its formal nod to the International Stabilization Force (ISF), a multinational contingent tied to the 20-point peace plan backed by the United States. According to reporting on the security cabinet’s decision, the force will operate strictly in areas of the Palestinian enclave that remain outside direct Israeli military control.
The cabinet established that Israel retains full authority to dictate which nations may contribute personnel to the mission. While the international force is projected to involve 200 people from friendly countries such as Uganda and Morocco, officials have not yet published a firm deployment schedule. The ISF is intended to coordinate its operations closely with the Israeli military.
The broader framework surrounding the stabilization force also envisions an international Board of Peace to oversee reconstruction and administration, alongside a technocratic governing body known as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. Nickolay Mladenov, director-general of the Gaza Board of Peace, described the Israeli government’s enabling decision as a critical step toward establishing a transitional Palestinian administration.
Uganda Weighs Troop Commitment Amid Domestic Debate
Uganda has issued preliminary approval to join the multinational initiative following a direct request from U.S. President Donald Trump to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. State media confirmed the receptive response from the presidency, though the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have not yet finalised the size of the deployment contingent, specific operational responsibilities, or a strict timeline.
Colonel Chris Magezi, acting director of information for the Ugandan armed forces, emphasized that the military is awaiting formal strategic directives before proceeding. We are waiting to get instructions from the Commander-in-Chief, President Yoweri Museveni,
Col. Magezi said in an interview, adding that the nation brings substantial experience from prior peacekeeping missions in Somalia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic.
“If the President gives strategic guidance, he will instruct the Uganda People’s Defence Forces to act accordingly, and we will act. We have a very strong record in regional peace and stabilization missions.”
Colonel Chris Magezi, Uganda People’s Defence Forces
The prospect of deployment has generated sharp divisions within Uganda’s Muslim community. Ashraf Muvawala, spokesperson for the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, voiced skepticism regarding U.S. involvement, while prominent businessman Abbas Mukwaya strongly opposed sending troops to the region.
Humanitarian Aid Inflows and Regional Pressures
Concurrent with the stabilization force discussions, international pressure has driven efforts to increase humanitarian relief entering the Gaza Strip. An Israeli government official confirmed that 322 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred to Gaza on a single Sunday, marking the highest volume recorded in a single day since the conflict began.
Plans are also underway to expand entry points and logistics channels. Israeli authorities are preparing to open a new border crossing near Erez in the northern Gaza Strip, while the Ashdod port is set to bring in humanitarian shipments directly. Jordan and Egypt are likewise scaling up truck convoys through Kerem Shalom and Nitzana crossings, supported by an inspection rate capacity that officials estimate can exceed 600 trucks daily.
Unresolved Structural Challenges Across the Territory
Despite the cabinet’s administrative approvals and rising aid volumes, major geopolitical hurdles continue to cloud the implementation of the stabilization framework. Deep disagreements persist among the involved parties regarding the complete disarmament of Hamas, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied sectors, and the practical handover of civil authority to the newly formed technocratic administration.
Furthermore, ongoing military operations and heightened regional friction involving the United States, Israel, and Iran leave potential troop-contributing nations cautious about deploying personnel without ironclad operational guidelines. As the security cabinet advances its legal measures in coordination with Washington, the exact sequence for transitioning administrative control remains subject to volatile ground conditions across the enclave.
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