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Five countries commit troops to Gaza international security force, commander says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on February 19, 2026

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Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Quick Summary

ISF chief Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers said Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania will send troops. Egypt and Jordan will train police as the force begins in Rafah and expands across Gaza.

Commander: Five Nations Pledge Troops for Gaza International Security Force

Gaza ISF Troop Commitments and Deployment Plan

WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Five countries have committed troops for an international security force for Gaza, the commander of the force said on Thursday during a meeting of President Donald Trump's newly created Board of Peace.

Police Training Support

Countries Pledging Troops

"The first five countries have committed troops to serve in the ISF - Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania. Two countries have committed to train police - Egypt and Jordan," International Stabilization Force commander Army Major General Jasper Jeffers said.

Sector-by-Sector Expansion

Initial Deployment in Rafa

Jeffers also said the ISF would begin by deploying in southern Gaza's Rafa, train police there and "expand sector by sector."

Force Size and Training Targets

The long-term plan is to use 20,000 ISF troops and train 12,000 police, Jeffers said.

Reporting and Credits

(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Writing by Katharine Jackson; Editing by Caitlin Webber)

Key Takeaways

•Five countries — Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania — pledged troops to the Gaza ISF.
•Egypt and Jordan will support the mission by training Palestinian police.
•Initial deployment will start in Rafah and expand sector by sector across Gaza.
•The plan envisions about 20,000 ISF troops and training 12,000 police.
•Announcement came from ISF commander Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers at a Washington meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions about Five countries commit troops to Gaza international security force, commander says

1What is the main topic?

ISF commander Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers announced that five countries have committed troops to a Gaza international security force, with Egypt and Jordan set to train police.

2Which countries committed troops?

Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania pledged to contribute soldiers to the International Stabilization Force for Gaza.

3Where and how will the force deploy?

The ISF will begin in Rafah, train police and expand sector by sector. The long‑term plan targets 20,000 troops and training 12,000 police.

Gaza ISF Troop Commitments and Deployment Plan

Police Training Support

Countries Pledging Troops

Sector-by-Sector Expansion

Initial Deployment in Rafa

Jeffers also said the ISF would begin by deploying in southern Gaza's Rafa, train police there and "expand sector by sector."

Force Size and Training Targets

The long-term plan is to use 20,000 ISF troops and train 12,000 police, Jeffers said.

Reporting and Credits

(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Writing by Katharine Jackson; Editing by Caitlin Webber)

Key Takeaways

•Five countries — Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania — pledged troops to the Gaza ISF.

•Egypt and Jordan will support the mission by training Palestinian police.

•Initial deployment will start in Rafah and expand sector by sector across Gaza.

•The plan envisions about 20,000 ISF troops and training 12,000 police.

•Announcement came from ISF commander Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers at a Washington meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is the main topic?

ISF commander Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers announced that five countries have committed troops to a Gaza international security force, with Egypt and Jordan set to train police.

2Which countries committed troops?

Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania pledged to contribute soldiers to the International Stabilization Force for Gaza.

3Where and how will the force deploy?

The ISF will begin in Rafah, train police and expand sector by sector. The long‑term plan targets 20,000 troops and training 12,000 police.