politics
February 20, 2026
US general reveals make-up of Gaza peacekeeping force
Several governments are ready to deploy peacekeepers to Gaza, US Major-General Jasper Jeffers has said during the ‘Board of Peace’ meeting
TL;DR
- Five countries (Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Albania) are ready to deploy peacekeeping forces to Gaza.
- Egypt and Jordan will train Palestinian police.
- Initial deployment will be to the Rafah sector, with plans to expand sector by sector.
- Long-term goals include 12,000 police and 20,000 ISF soldiers.
- A pledge has been made to rebuild 100,000 homes in Rafah and 400,000 more in other parts of Gaza.
- The Board of Peace has pledged $5 billion for rebuilding Gaza.
- Permanent membership in the Board of Peace, after three years, requires a $1 billion contribution.
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