Kosovo approves troop commitment to Gaza international force
Summary
Kosovo’s Parliament approved sending dozens of its security troops to join an international peace force for Gaza. This effort is part of a U.S.-led initiative to help maintain peace and aid rebuilding in Gaza after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.Key Facts
- Kosovo voted 89-0 to send troops to the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza.
- The ISF mission is supported by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
- Kosovo’s contribution includes officers, some from explosive removal (demining) units.
- The troops will offer humanitarian help and security support as part of the peacekeeping mission.
- Kosovo sees this mission as a sign of its progress since its independence from Serbia in 2008.
- Kosovo’s security force has about 4,000 members and is being trained to work with NATO.
- Other countries joining the ISF include Indonesia, Albania, and Kazakhstan.
- Kosovo’s decision follows its experience with NATO peacekeepers who helped after its conflict with Serbia in 1999.
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