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Kosovo and Bosnia on Friday said they were prepared to deploy small numbers of troops to Gaza as part of a proposed international peacekeeping force put forward by United States President Donald Trump.
Kosovo’s parliament unanimously approved a law authorizing the potential deployment, with media reports indicating that up to 22 members of the Kosovo Security Force could be sent if the plan proceeds, though the figure has not been officially confirmed.
“The Republic of Kosovo proves that it is a reliable partner and ready to act alongside allies in support of peace, security, protection of civilians and implementation of international mandates,” Defense Minister Ejup Maqedonci said ahead of the vote.
In Bosnia, Defense Minister Zukan Helez said more than 60 soldiers are expected to join the mission.
Bosnia’s three-member presidency had previously approved the potential deployment in January.
The proposed International Stabilisation Force was announced as part of a ceasefire agreement that halted more than two years of war and was put forward by a Trump-led “Board of Peace.”
Kosovo joined several countries in Washington earlier this year for the Board’s first meeting, where discussions focused on reconstruction funding for Gaza and the possible deployment of thousands of foreign troops.
The force could include up to 20,000 personnel and would operate under U.S. command. Indonesia has so far pledged 8,000 troops.
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said last month that his country was willing to participate, citing the role of international forces, particularly NATO peacekeepers, in Kosovo following its 1998-1999 war with Serbia.
The future of the proposal remains unclear as Israel and Hamas continue negotiations marked by conflicting demands and mutual accusations of ceasefire violations.
The ceasefire followed more than two years of war triggered by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, cross-border attack on Israel.
At least 766 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire was announced on Oct. 10, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which operates under Hamas authority and whose figures are considered reliable by the United Nations.
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