Morocco joins international force for Gaza stabilization mission
Rabat commits troops, police and field hospital to multinational operation supporting ceasefire monitoring, humanitarian aid delivery and border security in Gaza
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco has agreed to contribute troops to the International Stabilization Force in the Gaza Strip, becoming one of the countries participating in a U.S.-led multinational mission established to support ceasefire monitoring, humanitarian operations and security efforts in the territory.
The agreement was signed in Rabat by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Minister-Delegate for National Defense Abdeltif Loudyi and Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace’s envoy for Gaza.
Under the arrangement, Morocco will deploy 400 military personnel to the mission. Senior Moroccan officers will also join the force’s joint military command, where they will assist in supervising the ceasefire, securing humanitarian aid routes, protecting aid distribution centers and supporting border security operations.
The Moroccan contribution will additionally include members of the Royal Gendarmerie and police services, as well as the establishment of a military field hospital to provide medical support during the mission.
Morocco’s defense authorities said the deployment reflects the country’s commitment to supporting humanitarian and security initiatives aimed at promoting stability and peace in the region.
The Gaza Peace Council and the leadership of the International Stabilization Force welcomed Morocco’s participation, describing the country’s military, police and medical contributions as an important addition to the multinational mission.
The United States has approached around 70 countries to contribute personnel, with the objective of establishing a 10,000-member international force by the end of 2026.
During a Board of Peace meeting held in Washington in February, participating countries also pledged approximately $17 billion to support the initiative.
So far, only a limited number of countries have formally committed personnel. Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania are among those that have announced contributions, although some governments have reportedly reconsidered or scaled back their commitments because of political and security concerns.
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