Trump Plans US General for Gaza ISF
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 11, 2025 · Last updated Dec 11, 2025
The planned appointment of a US general to lead the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, along with the establishment of a Board of Peace, signals a significant US commitment to post-conflict security and redevelopment in Gaza Strip. This could bring stability to the region, potentially reducing geopolitical risks and fostering an environment for economic recovery, which would be viewed positively by financial markets. However, the ongoing violence and the challenges in securing international participation, particularly from countries like Azerbaijan and Turkey, introduce uncertainty that could temper market optimism.
The Donald Trump administration is planning to appoint an American two-star general to command the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza Strip, according to reports citing US and Israeli officials. This move is part of a broader plan, authorized by a International — United Nations Security Council resolution, to establish a temporary ISF and a Board of Peace to oversee the redevelopment of Gaza Strip and disarm Hamas. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of this plan, emphasizing US leadership in the ISF. Donald Trump is expected to chair the Board of Peace, with an announcement of its members anticipated early next year. While the United States stresses there will be no US military presence on the ground, the appointment signifies a direct US role in the region's security. Challenges remain, including ongoing violence in Gaza Strip and difficulties in securing full international participation for the ISF, with countries like Azerbaijan hesitant to engage in peace-enforcement missions and Israel's veto on Turkey's involvement.
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