Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment
Uganda has approved about 1,200 troops, while Burundi signaled interest in joining the U.S.-backed stabilization force for Gaza, officials said.
- Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international security force envisioned by President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
- Last month, Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to withdraw forces from Gaza, establishing the International Stabilization Force to monitor the ceasefire.
- Uganda is finalizing its around 1,200-person contribution, while Burundi's delegation expressed interest in the mission during their visit, though nothing has been finalized for the African nation.
- Paul D. Williams, director of security policy studies at The George Washington University, noted both countries gained peacekeeping experience in Somalia and their leaderships have "shown they are willing to tolerate high numbers of casualties without withdrawing."
- The envisioned 20,000-strong force remains far from its goal, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected withdrawals from the territory until Hamas is disarmed, creating obstacles to deployment.
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Business Elites AfricaUganda Pledges 1,200 Troops as Burundi Eyes Gaza Force
Uganda and Burundi have held talks in Israel about contributing troops to a proposed international security force for Gaza, as efforts to build the 20,000-strong mission gather pace. Uganda has approved about 1,200 personnel, while Burundi is still considering its participation.
Ugandan, Burundian military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment
The 20,000-strong force would be led by U.S. Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers. By The Associated Press Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international security force envisioned by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for the fragile ceasefire, according to officials. A Board of Peace official told The Associated Press that Ugandan officials joined a Burundian mil…
Uganda, Burundi discuss deploying troops to Gaza security force
Gaza Strip: Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international security force envisioned by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for the fragile ceasefire, according to officials. A Board of Peace official told The Associated Press that Ugandan officials joined a Burundian military delegation, and that Uganda is finalising details of its participation after it…
Uganda, Burundi discuss Gaza troop role in Trump-backed peace force
Uganda and Burundi are discussing with Israel a possible troop deployment to Gaza under a proposed international force. The move signals continuing efforts to shore up the ceasefire even as troop numbers remain short and political disputes persist.
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