Israel paves way for entry of int'l security force to Gaza Strip
The Israeli cabinet on Sunday approved the legal framework necessary for the entry of the International Stabilization Force (ISF), which currently comprises 200 troops "from friendly countries such as Uganda and Morocco," to the Gaza Strip, a senior political source briefed Israeli media outlets.
"The Cabinet today approved granting immunity to the ISF under the 'Immunities for International Organizations Law.' The ISF will operate in full coordination with the IDF in areas beyond the Yellow Line, in territory that is not under IDF control. In practice, the entry of any ISF force will require the specific approval of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs," the source said.
The cabinet also determined that Israel will approve which countries can send troops, which will only include countries "with which Israel has a peace agreement and that do not act" against it, the source noted.
He also affirmed that the IDF won't withdraw from the Yellow Line "as long as Hamas has not been completely disarmed and the Strip has not been fully demilitarized."
