A political source said that each entry of the international stabilization force into the Gaza Strip requires the personal approval of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Security Cabinet had earlier approved the force's deployment in principle.
A political source told Israeli media this evening that each entry of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) into the Gaza Strip requires the personal approval of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The statement adds a layer of specificity to the Security Cabinet's earlier decision, which had approved the force's deployment in principle.
Earlier today, Sunday, at 17:40 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the Security Cabinet approved the entry of the ISF in principle, with the condition that each entry requires the specific approval of the prime minister, defense minister, and foreign minister. The first stage of the deployment is expected to include approximately 200 representatives from countries that have peace agreements with Israel, including Uganda and Morocco. The Zioneer further reported that the force will operate in coordination with the IDF beyond the Yellow Line, and that Israel insists on maintaining control of the Yellow Line until Hamas is fully disarmed and the Gaza Strip is demilitarized.
As The Zioneer reported from the outset, the Cabinet's approval came with strict conditions: only countries that do not act against Israel on the international stage may send personnel, and the IDF retains a central role in security arrangements. The emerging framework reflects Israel's effort to combine international involvement with direct security control.
The source did not specify when the first entry of the force would take place, and no timeline has been provided for the deployment of the initial 200 representatives.
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