Israel is reportedly preparing to deploy an international stabilisation force in the Gaza Strip beginning in May, according to a report by Israeli public broadcaster KAN.
The proposed force is expected to include around 5,000 troops from Indonesia, along with smaller contingents from Kazakhstan, Morocco, Albania, and Kosovo. According to the report, the international force could begin operations on May 1.
Initial deployments are expected near the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where a new Palestinian city is reportedly being developed with support from the United Arab Emirates. The mission may later expand its presence across other areas of the enclave.
Military delegations from participating countries are anticipated to arrive in Israel within the next two weeks to conduct reconnaissance visits in Gaza before the deployment begins.
The force is also expected to extend its operations near what Israeli media refer to as the “yellow line,” a temporary boundary established under the ceasefire agreement separating Israeli-controlled zones from areas where Palestinian residents are allowed to remain.
Reports further indicate that hundreds of international troops will travel to Jordan next month for training before entering Gaza as part of the multinational stabilisation mission.
Earlier reports by KAN on February 9 revealed that preparations had already started for the arrival of thousands of Indonesian soldiers expected to participate in the force, which is envisioned under a broader plan proposed by Donald Trump to end the Gaza war.
On January 16, the White House outlined governance arrangements for Gaza’s transitional phase. These include the creation of a Board of Peace, a Gaza Executive Council, a National Committee for Gaza Administration, and an international stabilisation force.
The multinational force would oversee security operations within Gaza, work to disarm militant groups, and ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials.
The deployment forms part of the second phase of Trump’s 20-point strategy aimed at ending the war in Gaza, which is supported by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 issued on November 17, 2025.
Meanwhile, Indonesia has signaled concerns over the initiative. On March 6, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia could withdraw from the Board of Peace if the framework fails to support Palestinian independence. He made the remarks during a meeting with more than 160 Islamic scholars at the presidential palace in Jakarta.
The proposed deployment comes months after a ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10, 2025, ending a two-year war in Gaza. According to reports, the conflict left more than 72,000 Palestinians dead and over 171,000 injured while severely damaging around 90% of the territory’s civilian infrastructure.
The United Nations estimates that rebuilding Gaza could cost nearly $70 billion, highlighting the scale of the reconstruction challenge facing the region.
