Senior Trump adviser says ‘many’ countries have offered to join Gaza security force

A senior adviser to US President Donald Trump says many countries, including Indonesia, have offered to contribute to the International Stabilization Force that is slated to secure Gaza in place of the IDF during the transitional postwar period, according to Washington’s 20-point plan for ending the conflict there.

“With regard to countries who have raised their hand to be a part of the ISF — there are many. Indonesia comes to mind. Many of the different Arab and Muslim countries. The Emirates are in conversations with us. Certainly Egypt is. I think the Qataris are talking to us. Azerbaijan,” says the Trump adviser during a briefing with reporters.

It’s unclear whether any of those countries have actually agreed to send troops. Indonesia is the only country to date that has publicly offered to do so, saying it can send 20,000 soldiers to Gaza, while specifying that it would be under a UN-mandated peacekeeping mission — something that is not outlined in Trump’s plan.

Moreover, Arab officials have repeatedly told The Times of Israel that the UAE and Qatar do not intend to send troops but could assist with funds or training.