Morocco has become the first Arab country to join the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for the Gaza Strip, a mission designed to oversee reconstruction and ensure security. According to Morocco's state news agency MAP, the agreement reflects a shared determination to contribute to peace and security through concrete humanitarian and security actions. Morocco's contribution includes military personnel, police, gendarmerie forces, and a field hospital.

The ISF also includes Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania, while Jordan and Egypt have agreed only to supporting roles. However, it remains uncertain whether the force can be deployed on the scale originally envisioned. The ISF is linked to the "Board of Peace" established by US President Donald Trump and is seen as the security cornerstone of the post-war order for Gaza.

The long-term tasks of the ISF include securing the reconstruction process, protecting humanitarian aid deliveries, and training new Palestinian security forces. Unlike traditional UN peacekeeping missions, the ISF is organized outside UN command structures, making it one of the most ambitious and challenging international projects for Gaza.

Political disagreements between Israel, Hamas, and Arab states cast doubt on the mission's success. Israel prioritizes security and refuses to begin reconstruction until Hamas disarms. Hamas, while signaling a willingness to withdraw from civilian administration, refuses to fully disarm. Arab states are reluctant to send troops and billions in aid without a credible political roadmap.

Experts warn that separating reconstruction from security could deepen the political stalemate. The necessary political conditions for the ISF's deployment are still lacking, leaving the mission's future uncertain.

Source: www.dw.com