26.07.2026 20:30
The Israeli security cabinet has approved the deployment of the International Stability Force envisioned under US President Donald Trump's Gaza Plan to the region. Only far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed the decision. The force has been cleared to establish its headquarters near the city of Rafah in southern Gaza.
The Israeli security cabinet approved the entry of the International Stability Force into the region, which is part of the administrative structures within the framework of US President Donald Trump's Gaza Plan.
ONLY ONE MINISTER VOTED "NO"
According to a report by Israel Hayom, the security cabinet approved the entry of the International Stability Force into Gaza, while far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir cast a "no" vote.
According to Yedioth Ahronoth, Ben-Gvir said during the vote, "Hamas has not fulfilled its obligation to disarm Gaza. Therefore, we are not obliged to do this (the entry of the Stability Force into Gaza). The solution in Gaza is to encourage migration."
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar responded to Ben-Gvir, saying, "This is an international plan. We may not succeed, but at least we should not be the ones to sabotage it."
HEADQUARTERS TO BE ESTABLISHED NEAR RAFAH
Israeli state television stated that the security cabinet's approval for the deployment of the International Stability Force in Gaza means giving the green light for these forces to establish a headquarters near the city of Rafah in southern Gaza.
TRUMP'S GAZA PLAN
The transitional governance structures in Gaza, announced as approved on January 16 by the White House, include the "Peace Council," "Gaza Executive Council," "National Committee for Gaza Administration (Technocrat Government)," and "International Stability Force."
The first meeting of the "Peace Council" regarding Gaza was held on February 19 under the chairmanship of US President Donald Trump at the Peace Institute in Washington.
This step was taken as part of the second phase of Trump's 20-point plan aimed at ending the attacks in Gaza, and the plan was also supported by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2803 dated November 17, 2025.
The plan was implemented following the devastating attacks launched by Israel with US support in October 2023, which resulted in the deaths of more than 70,000 people, injuries to over 170,000, and the destruction of 90 percent of civilian infrastructure.
The UN estimates the cost of rebuilding Gaza at approximately $70 billion.