Rubio: Israel must feel comfortable with Gaza peacekeeping force - Rubio in Israel: US Pushes for Hamas Disarmament, International Peacekeeping Force in Gaza
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has visited Israel to oversee the Gaza ceasefire. He has warned Hamas to disarm or face enforcement mechanisms, and has stated that the UN agency UNRWA will play no role in Gaza. Efforts are underway to deploy an international peacekeeping force (ISF) to secure peace, with Israel having a say in the composition of the force.
Rubio wants a future Gaza Strip where people can live without Hamas and have jobs, prosperity, and opportunities. The deployment of international soldiers is part of a US-backed plan to end the Gaza war. An international mandate, such as through the United Nations, is required for the ISF. The United States, among others, have expressed interest in forming the stabilization force, but Israel must feel comfortable with the countries involved. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed opposition to Turkey's involvement, and Rubio did not specify which countries Israel might reject. Efforts are underway to create conditions for the ISF to arrive in the Gaza Strip as soon as possible.
Rubio's visit to Israel has emphasized the need for Hamas to disarm and for an international peacekeeping force to be deployed to the Gaza Strip. The US-backed plan aims to end the Gaza war and create a future where people can live in peace and prosperity. The composition of the ISF is a key factor in this process, with Israel having a significant say in the matter.
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