Rabat – Morocco is reportedly joining the international Stabilization Force (ISF), a mission tasked to oversee peacekeeping in Gaza during the US-planned Phase II of the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
The Jerusalem Post reported the news on Monday, suggesting that Morocco and Albania will join the ISF.
Reports suggest Greece is also on the lineup of countries seeking to join ISF.
The reports came as Indonesia announced itself as the first country to join the ISF mission. The claims also came a few days before the Peace Summit on Thursday.
ISF was among the clauses that supported the establishment of the mission, seeking to oversee the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
The clauses came as part of a US-sponsored resolution passed by the UN Security Council last year in November, supporting Donald Trump’s plan for ending the genocidal war in Gaza.
In addition to overseeing the agreement, the ISF also seeks to provide security for the deal.
Throughout the genocidal war on Gaza, Morocco has repeatedly denounced the Israeli relentless campaign, urging for restraint and a two-state solution.
It also contributed to humanitarian aid efforts and emphasized its support for an independent Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Morocco has also been urging for dialogue as a key instrument to end the conflict.
Many observers also suggest Morocco could be the most mutually acceptable mediator to facilitate dialogue between Israel and Palestine.
They also pointed out that Morocco shares good diplomatic ties with both parties.
What’s ISF
The multinational force is expected to help train security services as well as secure the borders, in addition to maintaining security by helping demilitarize Gaza.
Notably, the mission is also expected to “take over” security responsibilities managed by the resistance group Hamas.
In January, US envoy Steve Witkoff announced phase two of Trump’s plan. The phase covers the reconstruction and demilitarization of Gaza.
“The US expects Hamas to comply fully with its obligations,” the US envoy said, warning that “failure to do so will bring serious consequences.”
The situation comes amid Israeli violations in Gaza and beyond.
According to the UN, “humanitarian movements that require coordination with Israeli authorities also continue to face obstacles.”
The UN also reiterated its condemnation of Israel’s decision to resume land registration procedures in an area in the occupied West Bank.
“The decision could lead to the dispossession of Palestinians of their property and risks expanding Israeli control over land in the area,” the UN said.
It recalled the International Court of Justice’s commentary about Israel’s continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory as unlawful, stressing that such measures are also destabilizing.
