United States, 9 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The United States is preparing for the deployment of an initial contingent of around 250 foreign troops inside the Gaza Strip after receiving approval from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, according to Israeli media reports. Israeli news outlet Walla reported that US military preparations were underway near Gaza’s border ahead of the planned deployment of an international stabilisation force. Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Uganda and Albania have expressed willingness to participate, with Kazakhstan offering medical and logistical assistance and Kosovo proposing contributions to security and policing missions. The proposed force is part of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, but its deployment has been delayed amid reported Israeli concerns and obstacles. An unnamed Israeli security official expressed concern that the international force could eventually become larger than Israel’s Gaza Division, adding that Israel needed to prepare for potential diplomatic and security developments.