Kosovo has approved the deployment of troops to Gaza as part of an international stabilization mission supported by the United States, following last year’s ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The decision was confirmed during a televised cabinet meeting, where the government stated that its defence ministry had agreed to send forces after receiving a formal invitation from Washington in December. The move aligns Kosovo with several nations, including Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, and Albania, contributing to the International Stabilization Force aimed at maintaining peace in the region.
The mission is part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” which seeks to support a transitional administrative framework in Gaza. Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti emphasized the country’s willingness to assist, citing its own experience as a beneficiary of international peacekeeping forces since 1999. While the government has confirmed participation, it has not disclosed the number of troops to be deployed.
Despite the ceasefire that began in November, violence in Gaza continues to escalate. Local health officials report that over 680 Palestinians have been killed since the truce took effect, with the overall death toll surpassing 72,000 since the conflict erupted in October 2023. Kosovo, a close U.S. ally that declared independence from Serbia in 2008, now joins a growing coalition seeking to stabilize the region amid ongoing humanitarian and security challenges.
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