The Israeli security cabinet has approved the deployment of an international stabilization force to Gaza, despite opposition from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, according to Israeli media reports. The decision, reported by the public broadcaster Kan TV, outlines a framework where the international force will operate under Israeli legal immunity and coordinate with the Israel Defense Forces outside zones under direct military control.
Cabinet Approval and Security Framework at Gaza Border
According to Kan TV, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed the measure, arguing that Hamas failed to meet its prior commitments. Ben-Gvir maintained that this alleged non-compliance should release Israel from related obligations.
Despite this dissent, the cabinet advanced the plan. A senior Israeli official stated via Kan TV that the military will maintain control of the “yellow line” demarcation zones in Gaza. The armed forces will not withdraw from these positions until Hamas is fully disarmed. Meanwhile, the incoming international force will maintain legal immunity under Israeli law, operating adjacent to areas secured by the military.
Diplomatic Criteria for Participating Nations
Only nations maintaining active diplomatic relations with Israel and avoiding opposition to the state in international forums will be permitted to contribute personnel, according to reporting from Kan TV.
Did You Know?
The International Stabilization Force was originally established as part of a broader Gaza peace agreement, securing formal approval from the United Nations Security Council in November.
Infrastructure Development Near Rafah
Preparations on the ground are already underway in southern Gaza. Kan TV reported last week that construction plans for the international force’s primary base near Rafah have received official approval. As part of these preparatory steps, a delegation of approximately thirty Moroccan officers recently visited the designated deployment zone to inspect the site.
This operational footprint builds directly on the international mandate established late last year. The UN Security Council backed the stabilization framework in November, setting the stage for these logistical developments near the Egyptian border.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the international stabilization force in Gaza?
According to Israeli media reports, the force will operate in coordination with the Israeli military outside of zones under direct Israeli control, backed by legal immunity under Israeli law.
Which countries are allowed to join the international force?
The security cabinet decided that only nations maintaining diplomatic ties with Israel and refraining from opposing it in international bodies may participate.
What are the conditions for an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza’s yellow line?
A senior Israeli official stated that the military will continue holding the yellow line and will not withdraw until Hamas has been completely disarmed.
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