Morocco Signs Up for Gaza International Stabilization Force

On July 15, 2026, Morocco signed an agreement in Rabat to join the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza. The signing ceremony was attended by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, senior defence officials, and Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace envoy for Gaza, along with the ISF commander and other delegation members. The agreement commits Morocco to contribute senior military officers, gendarmerie and police personnel, and to help establish a military field hospital for the Gaza region.

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The ISF is a multinational initiative aimed at providing humanitarian assistance and security coordination in Gaza. Morocco, a close U.S. ally, restored diplomatic ties with Israel in 2020 and publicly supports a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Its participation follows a broader push by the Gaza Peace Council and ISF leadership to expand the force’s capacity with additional regional partners.

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The Moroccan defence administration issued a statement saying the pact “reflects the shared determination to contribute, through concrete humanitarian and security actions, to the establishment of a climate of peace and security in the region.” The Gaza Peace Council and ISF leadership welcomed Morocco’s decision, highlighting the planned deployment of senior officers and the creation of a field hospital as tangible steps toward stabilizing Gaza.

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The Reuters report does not cite any criticism, dissenting viewpoints, or opposition from regional actors or civil-society groups regarding Morocco’s entry into the ISF.

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According to the agreement, Moroccan forces are expected to be deployed alongside existing ISF components, with senior officers, gendarmerie, and police units arriving in the coming weeks. The establishment of a military field hospital is also slated for near-term construction, aiming to bolster medical capacity for Gaza’s civilian population.

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