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Azerbaijan Hesitates on Joining Gaza Stabilization Force

12/10/2025

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Azerbaijan is hesitant to join the International Stabilization Force aimed at Gaza, citing unclear mission scope and potential domestic backlash.
An Azerbaijani official said Baku seeks assurances that the ISF will support a two-state solution, not focus solely on Gaza, and that the United States has not yet provided detailed expectations for Azerbaijani troops.
Azerbaijan's past involvement, including in Afghanistan, and its geopolitical identity complicate potential participation.

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Azerbaijan is hesitant to join the International Stabilization Force aimed at Gaza, citing unclear mission scope and potential domestic backlash.
An Azerbaijani official said Baku seeks assurances that the ISF will support a two-state solution, not focus solely on Gaza, and that the United States has not yet provided detailed expectations for Azerbaijani troops.
Azerbaijan's past involvement, including in Afghanistan, and its geopolitical identity complicate potential participation.