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U.S. Funds Proposed Gaza Force as Peace Plan Stalls
The United States wants to help create a security force for Gaza.
It has told Congress that it will provide more than $206 million for this effort.
The money would pay for vehicles, equipment, buildings and other operating costs.
The force would also help deliver aid and support rebuilding.
Some countries have offered troops, while Egypt and Jordan would train police.
However, the peace plan needed to create the force is stuck.
Israel says Hamas must be completely disarmed before Israeli forces withdraw.
Hamas says Israel must first stop attacks and meet its own commitments.
The United States notified Congress of more than $206 million for a proposed International Stabilization Force in Gaza.
The funding includes $200 million for equipment, infrastructure, vehicles and operational costs, plus about $6.3 million for nine armored personnel carriers.
The force is intended to support demilitarization, humanitarian aid, reconstruction and the training of Palestinian police.
The U.S.-backed peace plan remains stalled as Israel and Hamas disagree over disarmament, military withdrawals and other conditions.
Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania have committed troops, while Egypt and Jordan have committed to train police.
- Who
- The administration of President Donald Trump, Congress, Israel, Hamas and countries involved in the proposed International Stabilization Force.
- What
- The United States is providing more than $206 million for a proposed Gaza stabilization and peacekeeping force.
- Where
- The proposed force would operate in Gaza.
- When
- The State Department notifications were dated July 30 and were reported on August 19.
- Why
- The funding is intended to support security operations, demilitarization, humanitarian aid, reconstruction and Palestinian police training.
U.S. Administration and Board of Peace
Israel and Hamas
Proceeding with the force
U.S. Administration and Board of Peace
The administration says the International Stabilization Force is a key part of the 21-point peace plan and is providing initial funding despite the stalled negotiations.
Israel and Hamas
The force's final composition, deployment date and operating conditions remain unsettled because Israel and Hamas have not agreed to the plan's requirements.
Military withdrawal and disarmament
U.S. Administration and Board of Peace
The roadmap envisions Israeli forces withdrawing as the force secures areas and supports demilitarization.
Israel and Hamas
Israel says it will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed, while Hamas says implementation depends on Israel halting attacks and making its own withdrawal commitments.
Implementation outlook
U.S. Administration and Board of Peace
A Board of Peace official described recent discussions as showing significant advances and said additional funding was being sought.
Israel and Hamas
Meetings involving Jared Kushner, Hamas officials and Israeli leaders ended without a breakthrough, and the plan remains stalled.
Key facts
- Total U.S. funding
- More than $206 million, described as initial funding.
- Main allocation
- $200 million for equipment, infrastructure, vehicles and operational costs.
- Additional support
- About $6.3 million to repurpose nine armored personnel carriers previously destined for Nepal.
- Proposed force
- The International Stabilization Force would support security operations, demilitarization, aid delivery and reconstruction.
- Troop commitments
- Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania have committed troops.
- Police-training commitments
- Egypt and Jordan have committed to train police.
- Reconstruction pledges
- Member countries initially pledged $17 billion, but only a fraction had reportedly been received.
Quotes
State Department notification
Official notification from the U.S. State Department to Congress
“The ISF will lead security operations, support comprehensive demilitarization, and enable the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction material to Gaza.”
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Tommy Piggott
State Department spokesman
“We are committed to the full implementation of the President’s historic 21‑point peace plan, of which the ISF is a key component.”
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