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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

East African Troops Engage in Gaza Peacekeeping Discussions Under US-Backed Initiative

Aug 24, 2026 01:14 AM CT Gaza Strip Gaza,peacekeeping,US diplomacy,East Africa,ceasefire

Summary

Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel to discuss deploying troops for a US-backed international security force in Gaza. This development signals potential progress in stabilizing the ceasefire and reducing direct Israeli military burden, though it does not directly involve Iran or its proxies.

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Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international security force envisioned by US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” for the fragile ceasefire, according to officials. An official with the board said that Uga...

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Proposed the 'Board of Peace' initiative and facilitated discussions for an international security force.

Israel NEUTRAL

Hosted military officials from Uganda and Burundi to discuss troop deployment for Gaza security.

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