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Headline: Netanyahu Insists Israel Will Control Composition of International Force in Gaza

JERUSALEM, Oct 26, 2025 (The Hindu) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted on Sunday that Israel will have the final say in determining which foreign forces will be permitted to join a planned international peacekeeping force in Gaza, designed to secure the end of the ongoing conflict following the October 7, 2023 attack. This comes as the U.S. administration pushes for a multinational force to help stabilize the region.

Speaking to his cabinet, Mr. Netanyahu stated, “We are in control of our security, and we have also made it clear regarding international forces that Israel will determine which forces are unacceptable to us…This is, of course, acceptable to the United States as well.”

The composition of the force remains uncertain, with questions lingering over the willingness of Arab and other nations to commit troops. Israel’s control over access to Gaza, maintained since the start of the conflict, further complicates the situation. Mr. Netanyahu has already hinted at his opposition to Turkish involvement, a reflection of strained Turkish-Israeli relations stemming from Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, currently in Israel to reinforce the fragile ceasefire, echoed the sentiment that any international force must be comprised of nations acceptable to Israel. He declined to comment directly on Turkish participation. Mr. Rubio also emphasized that future governance of Gaza, excluding Hamas, remains a subject of ongoing discussions between Israel and its partners. He further revealed that U.S. officials are seeking input on a potential UN resolution or international agreement to formalize the multinational force. Discussions on the matter are scheduled to continue in Qatar on Sunday.

The Trump administration is reportedly urging Arab states to contribute both funding and personnel to the proposed international force. The ongoing discussions highlight the complex diplomatic landscape surrounding the post-conflict future of Gaza.

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