What's Holding Up the Gaza Stabilization Mission? The International Stabilization Force (ISF) remains stuck in limbo, its deployment uncertain despite Morocco's recent commitment to participate.
The mission's implementation hangs precariously on the fragile balance of power between Israel, Hamas, and Arab states. One of the primary obstacles to the ISF's deployment is its unconventional structure.
Unlike traditional UN peacekeeping missions, this force operates outside the usual command structures, even though it was authorized by the UN. This setup makes the mission more vulnerable to local politics.