Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza
Ugandan authorities sought and won parliamentary approval Thursday to deploy troops to Gaza as part of the international force proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to secure the territory following the devastating Israel-Hamas war.
The Ugandan Parliament has granted approval for the deployment of troops to Gaza as part of the international force proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. This marks Uganda's first public commitment to joining the International Stabilization Force for Gaza. Morocco has also pledged troops for the mission. The decision has sparked questions, with opposition lawmakers raising diplomatic concerns and debating Uganda's potential motives.
Defense Minister Kiwanuka defended the move, citing Uganda's military capabilities and previous peacekeeping deployments in countries like Somalia. The proposed force, led by American Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, would consist of 20,000 troops and aim to ensure "future prosperity and enduring peace." The ceasefire deal, announced last week by Trump, involves a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a disarmament agreement between Hamas and Israel.
However, Israel has expressed serious security concerns and has not yet committed to the agreement, which came after two years of intense conflict resulting in over 1,250 deaths.
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