Talks with Georgia Continue for a Peacekeeping Force in Gaza

According to reports in the Israeli press, "advanced talks" are being held with Georgia to provide a military contribution to a multinational peacekeeping force that will be established to ensure security in the Gaza Strip and monitor the ceasefire agreement. Supported by the USA and approved by the United Nations, this International Stability Force (ISF) stands out as a formation planned to take on a critical role in establishing permanent peace in the region. The Georgian government, which is the subject of the said reports, has not made any official statement on the matter so far. This raises the possibility that the parties may prefer to make a simultaneous announcement after the negotiations are concluded. This development, which is closely followed by regional and international actors, is of great importance in shaping the future security architecture of Gaza.

According to a report published by the Israel-based newspaper The Times of Israel on 25 Haziran, based on Channel 12, it was reported that similar talks are ongoing with Vietnam regarding sending troops to the stability force. If these agreements are finalized, countries including Georgia and Vietnam will become important parts of this force. Previously, it was announced that Yunanistan, Fas, Endonezya, Kosova, Kazakistan and Arnavutluk had also agreed to send troops to the International Stability Force and joined its ranks. This broad participation shows that the peace plan shaped under the leadership of the USA is trying to find a global legitimacy and support base. Thus, the coming together of countries from different geographies under a common military roof draws attention in terms of adding a multidimensional dynamic to the search for stability in the region.

These developments are considered part of a comprehensive structural reform planned to make the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), which is tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in Gaza and is led by the USA, more operational. Among the reform plans is the reduction of the number of countries and representatives participating in high-level discussions regarding the future of Gaza in order to accelerate decision-making processes and ensure more effective management. In this framework, changing the name of the institution to International Gaza Aid Center and the Stability Force (ISF) taking a much more active and greater responsibility in operations are on the agenda. Regarding these claims, USA President Donald Trump's Peace Board did not deny the issue and stated that work continues to make the governance, security, and reconstruction processes in Gaza transparent. The Board also stated that different models are being prepared for closer cooperation and integration between the ISF and CMCC, and that talks on troop contributions with other countries are ongoing.

Georgia's possible participation in this multinational force also brings new questions regarding Tiflis's role in Middle Eastern geopolitics and regional diplomatic relations. Although historically Georgia has generally striven to pursue a balanced foreign policy in Middle Eastern conflicts, in recent years it has tended to further develop its bilateral relations with Israel in various fields. As a matter of fact, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Georgia in Ağustos 2025 and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's meeting with Israel's Ambassador to Tiflis prove how active the political and security-oriented dialogue between the two countries is. On the other hand, considering Georgia's sensitive geopolitical position and various pro-Palestinian civil reactions within the country, it is foreseen that such a military participation decision could also cause debates in domestic politics. For this reason, it is understood that every step the Tiflis administration will take involves a process where the possible repercussions on both regional allies and the domestic public must be carefully calculated.

All these military and diplomatic arrangements indicate a comprehensive strategy that the international community is seeking in order to establish permanent peace and a reconstruction process on solid foundations following the conflicts in Gaza. Increasing the effectiveness of the International Stability Force on the ground and restructuring the coordination centers aim to help distribute humanitarian aid more safely and bring armed groups in the region under control. However, the fact that soldiers from different countries will work under the same roof will bring many practical challenges, such as the chain of command, language barriers, logistical compatibility, and potential security risks. The inclusion of countries like Georgia and Vietnam indicates that the USA is seeking support for its Gaza plan not only with its traditional allies but also with a broader spectrum of international actors. In the coming days, official statements from Tiflis and Hanoi will be the determining factor in clarifying the final shape and fate of this multinational peace mission.