Israel has ruled out the participation of Turkish troops in the proposed international force to oversee the Gaza ceasefire, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed during a visit to Hungary. The force, part of a 20-point peace plan brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, aims to stabilize Gaza and support vetted Palestinian police units.
While the agreement calls for Israeli troops to gradually withdraw as the new force assumes control, key details remain unclear — including which nations will contribute personnel. Several Arab and Muslim states have urged that the mission focus on peacekeeping rather than enforcing peace.
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Israel’s objection stems from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s strained relations with Jerusalem. Washington has said no American troops will serve in Gaza, though U.S. personnel are helping coordinate post-war reconstruction efforts.
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