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‘Kosovo’s moves towards Israel are the price of aligning with US policy’

‘Kosovo’s moves towards Israel are the price of aligning with US policy’

Summary

Kosovo has joined a U.S.-led international security force for Gaza after Israel’s approval. This move reflects Kosovo’s close alignment with U.S. policy, as it relies on American and NATO support for its own security and international recognition.

Key Facts

  • Kosovo signed up for the U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace and International Stabilization Force for Gaza.
  • The force aims to support security, reduce military presence, and train Palestinian police, but details remain unclear.
  • Israel approved Kosovo’s participation in the force.
  • Kosovo’s security and statehood depend on international support, especially from the U.S. and NATO.
  • Kosovo was once part of Serbia, where war and repression occurred in the late 1990s before NATO intervened.
  • Kosovo’s ties to Israel are linked to its gratitude and political alignment with the U.S.
  • In 2020, Kosovo agreed to open an embassy in Jerusalem and Israel officially recognized Kosovo in 2021.
  • Kosovo is the first mainly Muslim country to open an embassy in Jerusalem, boosting its international standing.
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