Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to the Gaza Strip as part of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, according to Israeli media reports on Sunday.
According to the Hebrew-language newspaper Israel Hayom, the cabinet approved the deployment of a multinational force affiliated with the Peace Council to Gaza.
The newspaper reported that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir voted against the decision, arguing that Hamas had not fulfilled what he described as its commitment to disarm.
According to Yedioth Ahronoth, Ben-Gvir told the cabinet that “Hamas has not fulfilled its commitment to disarm the Gaza Strip, and therefore we are not obligated to do so either.”
The newspaper also reported that Ben-Gvir reiterated his support for encouraging the emigration of Gaza’s residents.
According to the same report, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar defended the decision during the meeting, saying: “This is an international plan, and we may not succeed in it, but we shouldn’t be the ones to sabotage it.”
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Israel’s public broadcaster reported that the cabinet’s approval effectively authorizes the establishment of the International Stabilization Force’s headquarters near the southern Gaza city of Rafah, paving the way for preparations to deploy the mission.
According to the reported framework of the Trump plan, the International Stabilization Force is intended to be one of four bodies involved in the temporary administration of Gaza following the conflict. The plan also envisages the force assisting in training and supporting Palestinian police units in coordination with regional partners, including Jordan and Egypt.
Hamas has rejected calls for its disarmament before the implementation of later phases of the ceasefire agreement, arguing that such demands are inconsistent with the agreed framework. The group says it fulfilled its obligations under the first phase by releasing Israeli hostages, while accusing Israel of failing to fully implement its commitments, including expanding humanitarian access and reducing military operations.
Israel has maintained that Hamas must disarm before further implementation of the agreement can proceed.
According to the reported plan, the United States would work with Arab and international partners to establish a temporary international stabilization force in Gaza to support security and governance during a transitional period.
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