Albania Finalizes Gaza Force Role; Kosovo Troops Ready Amid Delays
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Albania finalized its participation in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, with liaison officers set to deploy in November. Kosovo also confirmed its troops are ready to deploy, pending ISF readiness. The multinational force, part of a US-backed peace plan, has faced significant delays due to disagreements over disarmament and troop withdrawals, with Israel and the Board of Peace at odds over the process.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Albania finalized its participation agreement with the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza.
- Kosovo's Defense Ministry stated its troops are ready to deploy to Gaza, awaiting ISF readiness.
- The ISF's deployment has been stalled by disagreements over Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawals.
- Albania will provide security operations support and planning capabilities for the ISF mission.
- Kosovo's contribution includes an explosive ordnance disposal team and liaison officers.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on full Hamas disarmament before Israeli withdrawals.
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