Azerbaijan has privately committed troops to join an international stabilisation force in Gaza, The Times of Israel has reported today, citing Israeli officials.
This comes after earlier reports from The Guardian that Egypt is expected to lead the force, which would keep the peace in the territory under the second phase of Donald Trump’s peace plan.
Aside from Azerbaijan and Egypt, the US has reportedly been speaking to Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar about contributing troops.
So far, only Indonesia has publicly said it could send some 20,000 soldiers to Gaza.
France and Britain are reportedly finalising a UN resolution in the coming days that would lay the foundation for the international force.
The second phase of the peace plan, which pertains to Gaza’s future governance, still needs to be hashed out between the parties involved, however. The implementation of the first phase, a fragile ceasefire agreement, is currently under way.
Earlier today, Israeli media reported that JD Vance will visit Israel on Monday, coinciding with a visit from Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.
The second phase of the plan is expected to feature prominently in the talks.
