UAE declines participation in Gaza stabilization force
Abu Dhabi cites growing Qatari and Turkish influence in post-war plans, raising concerns over Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas-linked groups
ABU DHABI, UAE (MNTV) — The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will not take part in the proposed multinational stabilization force for Gaza, citing concerns over the increasing role of Qatar and Turkey in the enclave’s post-war recovery efforts.
According to sources familiar with Abu Dhabi’s position, the UAE accuses that “elements belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood are taking a central place in the reconstruction plans”.
Anwar Gargash, adviser to the UAE presidency, said during the Strategic Discussion Forum in Abu Dhabi that the Emirates “do not yet see a clear framework for the stabilization force, and in such circumstances, it will probably not participate.”
Despite opting out of the force’s security operations, the UAE reaffirmed its commitment to Gaza’s humanitarian and reconstruction efforts.
Officials said the country would focus on rebuilding infrastructure, supporting civil institutions, and offering aid to affected civilians, while potentially providing logistical assistance to the stabilization mission.
“The Emirates will focus on humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and building an effective government,” i24NEWS said quoting a relevant official, emphasizing Abu Dhabi’s intent to help establish “a different reality” in Gaza despite concerns over Hamas-affiliated entities.
In Israel, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized the idea of multinational governance in Gaza, warning that delegating control to Qatar and Turkey — whom he described as “hostile actors” — would endanger Israeli security.
“The transfer of security control in Gaza to forces funded by Qatar and led by Erdogan is Oslo on steroids,” Bennett said, urging full transparency from the Israeli government regarding any international arrangements.
He stressed that Israel must maintain its ability to act militarily without restrictions to safeguard national security.
The UAE’s decision highlights growing regional divisions over how Gaza should be governed following the war, as Arab and international stakeholders debate the balance between humanitarian rebuilding, political control, and long-term stability.
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