According to The Times of Israel, Israeli defense officials briefed lawmakers that, following two years of conflict in Gaza, an international stabilization force is being planned—potentially including troops from Pakistan.
The Israeli news outlet Ynet News reported that during a closed-door session of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee last week, officials disclosed that military contingents from Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan were being considered for participation in the mission.
The report added that Indonesia has already offered to send its troops, while Azerbaijan has also expressed willingness to contribute forces. However, regarding the possible inclusion of Pakistani troops, no official statement or public confirmation has yet been made.
It is worth noting that just a day earlier, Pakistan’s Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, responding to a question about the potential deployment of Pakistani forces in Gaza, said that the matter falls under the purview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which would issue an official response.
This development, if realized, could mark a significant shift in Pakistan’s engagement in Middle Eastern peacekeeping efforts, particularly given the absence of formal diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Israel.
