FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026|No. 18002
Conflict · Peacekeeping · Morocco

Morocco Sends Military Officers to Gaza, Becoming First Arab Country to Join Peacekeeping Force

Morocco has become the first Arab nation to deploy military personnel to Gaza, sending four officers to join the International Stability Force aimed at maintaining calm in the region.

Moroccan military officers arrive in Israel to join International Stability Force in Gaza.
Moroccan military officers arrive in Israel to join International Stability Force in Gaza.
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Morocco keeps its word, officers arrive at headquarters: First Arab country sends military shipment to Gaza

Shipments have begun for the International Stability Force planned to be established to ensure calm and order in Gaza. The Gaza Peace Council announced that military personnel and officers from Morocco, the first Arab country to make a commitment, have arrived at the headquarters in Israel.

MOROCCAN SOLDIERS REACH HEADQUARTERS IN ISRAEL

Work continues on the International Stability Force planned to be deployed in Gaza. The Gaza Peace Council reported that Moroccan soldiers have arrived in Israel to join the International Stability Force, stating that the arrival of Moroccan soldiers "strengthens international efforts to support the people of Gaza."

FOUR SENIOR OFFICERS IN THE REGION IN THE FIRST STAGE

A council official, who did not give a name, said that Moroccan soldiers arrived at the International Stability Force headquarters in southern Israel on June 18. The official stated that Moroccan personnel will contribute to the formation of the overall structure of the force and will provide expertise support in various fields, especially policing. The official confirmed that four Moroccan officers are in the region but did not give an exact number.

IT WAS THE FIRST ARAB COUNTRY TO MAKE A COMMITMENT

Morocco committed to sending police and military personnel to the Gaza Strip last February and was the first Arab country to publicly announce this. International Stability Force Commander Jasper Jeffers announced that Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania have committed to sending troops to Gaza.

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