he United Arab Emirates (UAE) is unlikely to join the US-coordinated international stabilisation force for Gaza, citing the lack of a clear operational framework, a senior official said on Monday.
Emirati presidential adviser Anwar Gargash told the Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate forum, “The UAE does not yet see a clear framework for the stability force, and under such circumstances will probably not participate in such a force.”
The proposed multinational force, coordinated by the United States, is intended to gradually take over security responsibilities in Gaza following a fragile ceasefire after two years of conflict. Troop contributions were expected from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and potentially the UAE.
Last week, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the force would be deployed to Gaza “very soon,” emphasizing its role in consolidating the ceasefire and stabilising the region.
The UAE is one of the few Arab nations with official diplomatic ties to Israel, following the Abraham Accords signed during Trump’s first term in 2020. While the country has been a key regional partner in peace initiatives, its decision to likely abstain from the Gaza stabilisation mission reflects caution amid an unclear operational structure.
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