Disarming Hamas should not be first task of Gaza stabilisation force, Turkey says

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Patrick Wintour in DohaDecember 7, 2025 at 05:13 PM

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the priority of the international stabilization force (ISF) in Gaza should be separating Israeli troops and Hamas, not disarming the Palestinian group. He suggested Indonesia and Azerbaijan would prefer Turkish involvement in the UN-backed force, which Israel opposes. Talks regarding the ISF mandate and composition have stalled. The Egyptian Foreign Minister supports deploying the ISF along the "yellow line" in Gaza to monitor the ceasefire, emphasizing a peace-monitoring rather than peace-enforcement role. Norway's Foreign Minister stressed the urgency of establishing the ISF and a board of peace this month due to the fragile ceasefire, warning of potential war or anarchy. Muslim countries providing troops seek clarification on the ISF's rules of engagement.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Doha 30% Indonesia 40% Azerbaijan 40% United States 50% Gaza ×450% Israel ×360% Turkey ×270% Hamas ×480%

Keywords

gaza stabilisation force 100% international stabilisation force 90% hamas 80% disarmament 70% peace monitoring 60% ceasefire 60% isf mandate 50% israeli troops 50% palestinian authority 40%