Israel Rejects Turkish Troops in Gaza Peacekeeping Force as U.S. Pushes International Stabilization

In a decisive stance reflecting deep-seated geopolitical realities, Israel’s top diplomat made it clear that Turkish troops will not be allowed participation in any international force tasked with overseeing the fragile ceasefire in Gaza. This comes amid U.S. efforts to assemble a multinational peacekeeping contingent to stabilize the volatile region following the devastating Hamas attacks against Israel on October 7. The proposed international stabilization force, part of a broader 20-point ceasefire agreement brokered by former President Donald Trump, aims to provide security oversight as Israeli troops gradually withdraw from Gaza. However, the pivotal question remains: who exactly will carry out...