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Trump Secures Troop Pledges for Gaza Stabilization Force

2/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that nine countries pledged troops for Gaza stabilization force, including Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania.
Egypt and Jordan will train police for the effort.
The United States will contribute $10 billion to rebuild Gaza after two years of conflict.
The International Stabilization Force will deploy 20,000 troops and train 12,000 police in southern Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists reconstruction cannot begin until Hamas disarms.

History

Historical Context

The establishment of the International Stabilization Force in Iraq in 2003 followed the U.S.-led invasion, aiming to restore security and facilitate reconstruction, with the U.S. contributing $18 billion. This historical precedent resonates today as nine countries pledge troops for Gaza, underscoring ongoing international collaboration in conflict zones, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes disarmament as a prerequisite for reconstruction.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that nine countries pledged troops for Gaza stabilization force, including Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania.
Egypt and Jordan will train police for the effort.
The United States will contribute $10 billion to rebuild Gaza after two years of conflict.
The International Stabilization Force will deploy 20,000 troops and train 12,000 police in southern Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists reconstruction cannot begin until Hamas disarms.

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