Morocco's Pivotal Involvement in Multinational Force Training
In a significant development regarding post-war arrangements and the management of security conditions in the Gaza Strip, Morocco is preparing to host the inaugural foundational training of a multinational force set to be deployed in the region in the coming weeks. According to reports from Israeli media sources, Morocco is expected to play a central role in this initiative, with support and coordination from Israeli security entities. The North African nation will oversee the training of thousands of soldiers who are anticipated to form the core of the international stabilization force tasked with operations in Gaza.
Recent reports indicate that representatives from the U.S. command operating in Kiryat Gat, where the Civil-Military Coordination Center for the international stabilization force is located, arrived in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, for coordination meetings with officials from the Royal Armed Forces. These meetings are aimed at preparing for the launch of the initial foundational courses for this multinational force. The training programs are expected to cover specialized areas such as marksmanship, physical fitness, operational discipline, and other field training related to security and stability missions.
International Contributions and Future Operations
In related news, Israeli broadcasting agency 'Kan' has reported that Morocco is ready to send approximately 500 soldiers to participate in this force. Currently, four countries have agreed to join, including Morocco, Kosovo, Kazakhstan, and Albania. Meanwhile, Indonesia, which had previously announced plans to send around 800 troops, has yet to finalize its official participation.
According to circulating data, the multinational force is set to commence its operations initially in areas under Israeli control, with a focus on securing what is known as 'New Rafah.' This city is rumored to be supported by the United Arab Emirates as part of an initiative to create a residential and administrative zone free from the presence of the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas.
Despite the progress reported in logistical and organizational aspects, a definitive date for the deployment of the force on the ground has not yet been established. Estimates suggest that this step may begin, in the best-case scenario, at the start of the upcoming year. These developments follow a visit earlier this month by Nikolai Mladenov, the High Representative of the Peace Council in Gaza, to Morocco, leading a high-level delegation that included Council officials and the commander of the international stabilization force in Gaza. This visit resulted in meetings with several Moroccan officials, including Abdellatif Loudiyi, the minister delegate to the head of government responsible for national defense, and the Chief of Staff of the Royal Armed Forces.
The visit culminated in the signing of an agreement regarding Morocco's participation in the international stabilization force in Gaza, which establishes the legal framework governing the technical and operational aspects of this involvement and outlines the foundations for anticipated cooperation should the project proceed.
As reported by i24news.tv.
