Moroccan Troops Train for Gaza Deployment Amid Delays in International Force Plan
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Approximately 500 Moroccan soldiers have trained for a potential deployment in Gaza as part of an International Stabilization Force. The training was conducted in Morocco by American instructors. While Morocco and other nations have committed to the force, the overall U.S. plan for Gaza is delayed due to Israeli approvals needed for infrastructure projects, though some progress is being made on housing for Palestinians.
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- Up to 500 Moroccan soldiers trained for potential deployment in Gaza with an International Stabilization Force.
- The training was conducted in Morocco under the guidance of American instructors.
- Morocco was the first Arab country to publicly commit troops and police to Gaza.
- Implementation of the U.S. plan for Gaza is significantly delayed, awaiting Israeli approvals.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel permitted some infrastructure work for a UAE housing project.
- The "Peace Council" expects acceleration of the plan after Israel's October 27 Knesset elections.
Up to 500 Moroccan soldiers have completed training for potential deployment with an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip, according to the Times of Israel, citing a representative of the "Peace Council." The training, reportedly conducted in Morocco under the guidance of American instructors, began in late August with a group of officers and instructors, later joined by other servicemen. It remains unclear if the training is fully concluded.
Morocco announced its willingness to send troops and police to Gaza in February, becoming the first Arab nation to publicly commit to such a role. Albania, Kazakhstan, and Kosovo have also expressed interest in participating in the international force, with the Moroccan contingent expected to be the first deployed.
However, the implementation of the U.S. plan for Gaza is facing significant delays. A "Peace Council" representative stated that several projects, including the construction of a base for the international forces near the "yellow line" intended for approximately 150 personnel, are awaiting approval from Israeli authorities. Progress on restoring water and sewage systems is also slower than anticipated.
Some headway has been made on a UAE project to build housing for displaced Palestinians in an Israeli-controlled area of Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has permitted specific infrastructure work for this project, despite his general opposition to Gaza's reconstruction before Hamas is disarmed.
The "Peace Council" anticipates that cooperation with Israel will intensify and the U.S. plan will accelerate following the Knesset elections scheduled for October 27.
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