by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – Israel has reportedly authorized the United States to deploy an initial multinational force of approximately 250 foreign troops into the Gaza Strip, even as Israeli defense officials strongly oppose Turkish participation amid growing concerns over the territory’s future security arrangements.
According to Walla, as reported by The Jerusalem Post on Monday, foreign military officers accompanied by American troops have been observed near Gaza’s border over the past two weeks as preparations accelerate for the international deployment.
Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Uganda, and Albania have expressed willingness to participate. Kazakhstan has offered medical and logistical support, while Kosovo has proposed assisting with policing and security operations.
Israel Opposes Turkish Military Presence
A major obstacle remains Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s efforts to secure a role for Ankara in the multinational force.
Israeli officials strongly oppose Turkish involvement, citing Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel and Turkey’s continued hosting of Hamas leadership and operational networks.
Israeli intelligence assessments reportedly link Hamas operatives based in Turkey to a recent terrorist attack near Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers.
Meanwhile, the U.S. military has expanded its presence at a former Israeli military installation near Gaza, transferring armored vehicles, medical evacuation equipment, and additional military supplies. Armed American troops now guard the facility around the clock.
New Gaza City Planned Near Rafah
The multinational deployment is expected to support a proposed Emirati-backed residential development near Rafah, designed to accommodate tens of thousands of Palestinians following extensive security screening.
The project would initially operate on a limited basis, with Israeli authorities approving residents before admission. No implementation timetable has been announced.
Israeli defense officials remain concerned that a rapidly expanding international force could eventually outnumber Israeli troops stationed along Gaza’s border, potentially restricting Israel’s operational freedom.
The developments come amid Israel’s continuing insistence that Hamas must be disarmed before large-scale reconstruction begins, leaving unresolved questions about who will ultimately govern and secure Gaza.
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