Morocco just became the first Arab nation to formally agree to put boots on the ground in Gaza under an Israeli-backed security framework. The agreement, signed on July 15, 2026, in Rabat, commits Moroccan military personnel and police to the Gaza International Stabilization Force, a multinational initiative designed to bring order to one of the most volatile strips of land on the planet.
What the deal actually involves
The agreement was formalized between senior Moroccan military officials and leadership of the ISF. Morocco’s contributions will include senior military officers, police personnel, and a military field hospital to be established inside Gaza.
The groundwork was laid months before the formal signing. A joint military work plan between Israel and Morocco was established in January 2026. By February 2026, Morocco had already committed in principle to deploying personnel to the stabilization force. The July agreement simply made it official.
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