Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Turkey Seeks to Join Gaza Force Despite Israeli Objections
Turkey wants to help keep peace in Gaza by sending soldiers to a force led by the US.
Israel doesn't want Turkey to join because they think Turkey supports a group called Hamas.
The US thinks it's a good idea, but it's not sure if Israel will agree.
The force will help keep things calm while Israel leaves Gaza and a new government is made.
Turkey wants to contribute troops to a US-backed, Muslim-majority force in Gaza
Israel opposes Turkey's involvement due to tensions and accusations of supporting Hamas
US broadly supports Turkey's participation, but Israeli approval is uncertain
Turkey wants US to limit Israel's military force in Gaza
Force aims to maintain order during Israeli withdrawal and interim government establishment
- Who
- Turkey, Israel, US, and other Muslim-majority countries
- What
- Turkey's proposal to join a US-backed force in Gaza
- When
- Currently under discussion
- Where
- Gaza Strip
- Why
- To maintain order during Israeli withdrawal and interim government establishment
Turkey's Stance
Israel's Stance
Turkey's Involvement
Turkey's Stance
Turkey wants to contribute troops to the force
Israel's Stance
Israel opposes Turkey's involvement due to tensions and accusations of supporting Hamas
- Force Name
- International Stabilization Force
- Proposed Troop Contribution
- A few thousand troops from Turkey
- US Stance
- Broadly supports Turkey's involvement
- Israel's Stance
- Opposes Turkey's involvement
- Expected Role of the Force
- Maintain order during Israeli withdrawal and interim government establishment