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Morocco Joins International Stabilization Force for Gaza
The force is expected to protect aid deliveries and train a new Palestinian police unit as governments seek clarity on its mandate.
On Wednesday, Morocco signed an agreement in Rabat to join the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, formalizing its participation in the multinational mission under King Mohammed VI's instructions.
Leveraging its role as a US ally, Morocco restored diplomatic ties with Israel under the 2020 Abraham Accords while continuing to support a two-state solution and publicly backing Palestinian statehood.
Under the accord, Morocco will provide a legal framework for deploying senior military officers, gendarmerie, and police personnel, alongside a planned military field hospital for Gaza.
Washington aims for a 10,000-strong force by late 2026, yet only a handful of states—Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania—have committed personnel to the mission.
Negotiations remain deadlocked as Israel refuses to withdraw without "visible progress" on Hamas disarmament, while expanding military control toward 70% of the enclave and complicating the transition.