🇮🇱 Israel clears first foreign troops for Gaza as US builds military foothold Israel has approved an initial deployment of around 250 foreign troops to Gaza as part of the multinational stabilization mission, The Jerusalem Post reported. Foreign military officers have already been seen near the Gaza border alongside US personnel. Six countries have reportedly expressed interest in joining the multinational force so far: Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo, Uganda and Albania. Their proposed contributions include: ♦️ Kazakhstan: medical and logistical support ♦️ Self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo: security and policing operations Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pressing the US to include Turkish troops - a proposal strongly opposed by Israel which cites Ankara's policies toward Israel, Walla reported. 👉 Israeli officials reportedly fear that US policy could shift against their interests following Republican losses in the midterm elections. They are also believed to be concerned that a foreign force could eventually operate on the ground with more personnel than some Israeli military formations in Gaza. The US is meanwhile establishing a dedicated military base near the border, within the area of responsibility of the IDF Gaza Division's Southern Brigade, equipped with armored personnel carriers, medical evacuation vehicles, trucks and armed patrols. The former Israeli facility has been upgraded with surveillance systems, guard towers and reinforced perimeter security. 👍 Substack | Chat | @geopolitics_prime