Uganda Approves Troop Deployment To Gaza Under Proposed International Stabilisation Force

Uganda's Parliament has approved the deployment of troops to Gaza as part of the proposed International Stabilisation Force for Gaza, making it one of the first countries to publicly commit personnel to the mission. The government says Uganda's peacekeeping experience makes it well suited for the role, while opposition lawmakers have questioned the country's motives. The proposed force forms part of broader post-war security plans, although violence in Gaza has continued despite the ceasefire framework.

Uganda's Parliament has approved the deployment of troops to Gaza as part of the proposed International Stabilisation Force for Gaza, marking the country's first public commitment to participate in the multinational mission put forward by US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
The motion, tabled by Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka, received parliamentary backing despite questions from opposition lawmakers over Uganda's reasons for joining the mission.
Uganda now becomes one of the first countries, alongside Morocco, to publicly commit troops to the proposed force.

GOVERNMENT CITES PEACEKEEPING EXPERIENCE

Presenting the proposal to Parliament, Kiwanuka said Uganda possesses extensive peacekeeping experience gained through years of military operations in countries including Somalia, where Ugandan forces have served under African Union peace support missions.
He argued that the country's military is well-positioned to contribute to efforts aimed at stabilising Gaza following the devastating war.
However, opposition legislators questioned the government's motivation for joining the mission and sought clarification on whether Uganda would receive any political, diplomatic or financial benefits in return.
Officials have not publicly indicated whether any separate agreement exists between Uganda and its international partners.

INTERNATIONAL FORCE PROPOSED

The International Stabilisation Force was proposed in February 2026 by President Trump's Board of Peace as part of plans for Gaza's post-war security arrangements.
The mission would reportedly consist of about 20,000 personnel and would be commanded by US Major General Jasper Jeffers.
According to the proposal, the multinational force would deploy after the phased withdrawal of Israeli troops to help maintain security, oversee stability and support reconstruction efforts.
Jeffers previously said the mission was intended to create conditions for "future prosperity and enduring peace" in Gaza.

PART OF BROADER CEASEFIRE FRAMEWORK

The proposed deployment forms part of a broader ceasefire agreement reached last year.
Under the framework, Israel agreed to halt large-scale military operations while Hamas and other armed groups were expected to cease militant activities.
The agreement also outlined a phased process for the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the gradual decommissioning of militant infrastructure.
However, Israeli authorities later expressed serious security concerns about aspects of the arrangement, saying those concerns had been communicated to the United States.

CONFLICT REMAINS DEADLY

Despite the ceasefire framework, violence has continued.
Israeli military operations since the agreement was reached have reportedly resulted in the deaths of more than 1,250 people, highlighting the fragile security situation and the challenges facing any future international stabilisation mission.
The proposed deployment is expected to remain subject to further international consultations before the multinational force becomes operational.