A Moroccan military delegation is currently coordinating arrangements for the entry of international forces into Gaza, paving the way for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the territory and the launch of security and stabilization measures, according to informed sources who spoke to Assahifa.
The sources said the Moroccan delegation is currently travelling between Israel and Gaza to assess conditions on the ground and examine the various measures that will need to be implemented, pending agreement on the final arrangements for the deployment of international forces and the start of the stabilization and reconstruction process.
According to the same sources, the Moroccan delegation arrived in the region several weeks ago and is expected to remain there until the official announcement of the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the transfer of responsibility for security and the organization of public life to the international force, in which Moroccan troops are expected to play a major role.
Meanwhile, Uganda has agreed to participate in the proposed international force tasked with stabilizing Gaza after its parliament approved the deployment of troops to the territory last Thursday. The move represents Kampala’s first public commitment to taking part in the mission.
The Ugandan parliament’s approval followed a proposal by Defense Minister Crispus Kiyonga, who defended the deployment by pointing to the Ugandan armed forces’ experience in international peacekeeping operations, particularly in Somalia.
The minister said Uganda had the necessary experience to participate in complex international missions aimed at restoring stability.
Uganda’s expected participation alongside Morocco comes as part of preparations to establish the proposed multinational force for Gaza, which is expected to deploy following the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces under the ceasefire agreement.
In February, Israel’s Jerusalem Post reported that Morocco and Indonesia were expected to provide the largest contingents to the proposed “International Stabilization Force” in Gaza as part of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The newspaper reported at the time that the force would not have combat duties, but would instead carry out peacekeeping functions, monitor ceasefire lines and oversee certain border-related issues to help maintain stability and prevent renewed fighting.
Citing Israeli and US media reports, the Jerusalem Post said Indonesia was the first country to demonstrate a practical willingness to participate, with its contingent potentially reaching several thousand troops once deployment was completed.
Media reports also indicated that Morocco could join Indonesia as one of the largest potential contributors to the international peacekeeping force, although there was no precise information at the time regarding the deployment timeline or the size of the Moroccan contingent.
Previous reports have also suggested that several other countries could join the mission, including Greece, Albania, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Italy, Azerbaijan, Qatar, Türkiye and Pakistan, as part of a broad international coalition aimed at supporting stability in Gaza.
