Pakistani Troops May Be Included in the International Force Deployed in Gaza, Claims Israeli Newspaper
Report: The international force will include soldiers from Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan
Israel Will Decide Which Foreign Forces Join the Gaza Mission: Netanyahu
Jerusalem ( Web News )
An Israeli newspaper has claimed that Pakistani military contingents may be included in the international force to be deployed in Gaza. According to the Times of Israel, Israeli defense officials informed lawmakers that Pakistani troops could be part of the international force being formed to stabilize Gaza after two years of conflict.
According to the Israeli website Ynet News, a closed-door briefing was given to the Israeli Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee last week, during which it was stated that the international force would include soldiers from Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan. The report further said that Indonesia has already offered to send its troops for this mission, while Times of Israel reported that Azerbaijan has also expressed willingness to provide its forces.
However, the report added that there has been no formal announcement or public confirmation regarding the possible inclusion of Pakistani troops. It is worth noting that Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, said yesterday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would respond regarding the deployment of Pakistani forces in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister opposes any role for Turkish security forces in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel will decide which foreign forces will be allowed to join the proposed international force intended to stabilize the Gaza ceasefire under U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan.
According to the British news agency, it remains unclear whether Arab or other nations will agree to send their troops for this force—especially since Hamas has refused to surrender its weapons as required under the plan, and Israel has expressed reservations about the force’s composition.
The Trump administration has declined to send American troops to the Gaza Strip but has been in talks with Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and Azerbaijan regarding participation in this multinational force.
Netanyahu stated, “We are responsible for our own security; we do not need anyone’s permission to strike our enemies. We have made it clear that Israel alone will decide which foreign forces are unacceptable to us, and we will continue to act under that policy.”
He further added, “This position is fully acceptable to the United States, as its senior representatives have clearly stated in recent days. Israel still maintains control over all access points to the area.”
The Israeli Prime Minister also indicated that he would oppose any role for Turkish security forces in Gaza. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sharply criticized Israeli air and ground operations in the Palestinian territory, leading to a severe deterioration in Turkish-Israeli relations during the Gaza conflict.