Turkey declared readiness to deploy troops to Gaza with U.S. support

Turkey has declared its readiness to deploy military units to the Gaza Strip as part of international efforts to stabilize the situation in the enclave. According to official bodies, such intentions are being discussed in the context of the deployment of forces formed after ceasefire agreements involving several states. Ankara views participation in these forces as an element of the future security structure related to restoring control over the situation and supporting humanitarian processes. Turkish representatives reported that the issue of sending troops is in the stage of consultations and implies the involvement of combat and engineering units. It is noted that the decision must take into account parameters related to the safety of personnel and the creation of conditions for fulfilling the tasks of the international mandate.

Israel opposed Turkey’s participation, stating that it does not support the presence of Turkish armed forces in the Gaza Strip. According to officials, Israel’s position is linked to its assessment of Ankara’s actions in previous periods, as well as broader political disagreements between the sides. Israeli representatives emphasize that they do not intend to approve the deployment of Turkish units and have conveyed this position to partners.

In the context of ongoing discussions, the United States expressed support for Turkey’s participation in future stabilization forces. The American side views the presence of Turkish units as part of an international structure aimed at facilitating the tasks related to security and control over the situation in the enclave. According to official representatives, Turkey’s participation is considered possible provided there is coordination with states involved in forming the future contingent.

During consultations, Ankara indicated that it expects U.S. actions aimed at restraining potential military operations in the Gaza Strip until the full deployment of international forces. According to Turkish representatives, such measures would help create safe conditions for fulfilling tasks and reduce the likelihood of escalation. Turkish bodies noted that a significant part of the personnel that may be deployed consists of military personnel from Muslim countries, which, in their view, may facilitate interaction with the civilian population of the enclave.

Discussions on Turkey’s participation parameters will continue at the level of diplomatic institutions and bodies responsible for planning international operations. Ankara’s representatives stated that readiness to deploy troops will depend on coordinating mechanisms of interaction and defining the responsibilities of the parties involved in the future mission. At this stage, a structure is being formed that must take into account issues of security, logistics, and coordination between countries. Parties participating in the negotiations emphasize that final decisions will be made after consultations and assessment of the conditions necessary for force deployment. It is expected that work on the parameters of the future mission will continue within international mechanisms aimed at stabilizing the situation in the Gaza Strip and creating conditions for further political processes.