Kosovo and Bosnia to Send Troops to Gaza Peace Force

A diverse coalition of nations commits soldiers to a new international stabilization mission in the Gaza Strip.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:21am

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A serene, cinematic painting depicting a lone soldier standing guard on a quiet, sun-drenched street in Gaza, capturing the fragility and uncertainty of the region's path to reconstruction.A multinational peacekeeping force aims to provide security and stability in the war-torn Gaza Strip, but navigating the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will be a delicate challenge.Washington Today

A new international entity called the 'Board of Peace' has been established to coordinate the funding and deployment of a robust stabilization force of up to 20,000 soldiers in the Gaza Strip following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. The initial troop commitments have come from Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania, with Bosnia-Herzegovina also preparing to contribute over 60 personnel. This mission represents a strategic shift, as countries like Kosovo and Bosnia that have historically been recipients of peacekeeping missions are now transitioning into security providers.

Why it matters

The stabilization of Gaza after years of conflict is a critical step toward lasting peace in the region. However, the plan faces significant operational hurdles, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile and contested. The success of this international force will depend on its ability to navigate the high-tension environment and gain the acceptance of all local parties.

The details

The Board of Peace held its inaugural meeting in Washington to address the funding and logistical deployment of the international security force (ISF). The force is designed to move beyond ceasefire monitoring and toward active reconstruction and security implementation. Indonesia is expected to provide the largest contingent, with up to 8,000 soldiers, while Bosnia-Herzegovina plans to contribute over 60 members of its armed forces. Kosovo, while not specifying an official number, has indicated it will send 22 personnel.

  • The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas entered into force on October 10, 2025.
  • Bosnia-Herzegovina's collegial presidency approved the troop contribution in January 2026.

The players

Board of Peace

An organization created to coordinate the funding and military deployment necessary for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.

Indonesia

Expected to provide the largest contingent of the international security force, with up to 8,000 soldiers.

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Following approval from its collegial presidency in January 2026, Bosnia expects to contribute over 60 members of its armed forces to the stabilization mission.

Kosovo

While the official law does not specify numbers, media reports indicate the government plans to send 22 personnel to the international security force.

Ejup Maqedonci

Kosovo's Defense Minister, who stated that this mission is a strategic move for Kosovo to prove its status as a 'reliable partner' capable of supporting international peace and the protection of civilians.

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What’s next

The implementation of this stabilization plan, a key component of Donald Trump's strategy, faces significant operational hurdles, as the legitimacy of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is constantly contested. The success of the international force will depend on its ability to navigate this high-tension environment and gain the acceptance of all local parties.

The takeaway

This mission represents a strategic shift, as countries like Kosovo and Bosnia that have historically been recipients of peacekeeping missions are now transitioning into security providers. The composition of the international security force reflects a diverse geopolitical coalition, but the path to a stabilized Gaza remains precarious due to the ongoing tensions between the main combatants.