Azerbaijan and Indonesia are expected to take leading roles in a planned international force to be deployed in Gaza, Israel Hayom has reported, after Israel opposed Turkish participation in the mission.
According to Israel Hayom, the proposed International Stabilization Force (ISF) was discussed during recent talks between U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and their respective teams. The U.S.-backed initiative aims to help stabilise Gaza, maintain order, and support reconstruction efforts following months of conflict.
The multinational force could include tens of thousands of troops, with Azerbaijan and Indonesia forming its backbone. Both countries are regarded as credible and neutral partners, capable of contributing to security and humanitarian objectives on the ground. Indonesia has an established record in international peacekeeping, including within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, while Azerbaijan’s participation reflects its growing global profile and longstanding cooperation with Israel across various sectors, including security and energy.
The inclusion of these two Muslim-majority nations follows Israel’s decision to veto Turkish participation, a position reportedly accepted by Washington. Israel Hayom also reported that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates declined to join the mission, while U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces will not enter Gaza. Proposals involving Qatari troops were not pursued, leaving Baku and Jakarta as the principal options for the mission’s core leadership.
Coordination of the deployment is still at an early stage. Indonesia has called for any international operation to be formally authorised by a UN Security Council resolution. France has reportedly suggested that such a resolution include references to the establishment of a Palestinian state—an idea Israel opposes.
Israeli analysts quoted by Israel Hayom say there is cautious optimism about the plan, but also questions about how the force would operate in practice. For now, the political directive to Israel’s defence establishment is to give the U.S.-led diplomatic effort a chance. However, some observers believe further Israeli military action could still be required to achieve lasting stability.
An additional issue under discussion is whether the Israel Defence Forces would retain operational freedom in Gaza, similar to their current activities against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Despite differing views on the final framework, all sides appear intent on exploring a solution that combines international oversight with regional cooperation.
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