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Aug 24, 2026

Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment

Military delegations from Uganda and Burundi traveled to Israel to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international peacekeeping force under US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' plan. Officials visited the Rafah area and are finalizing participation in the nascent mission.

Aug 24, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪A Burundian military delegation of senior officers visited Israel to conduct a pre-deployment site survey and expressed intent to join the Gaza security force.
  • ▪The Board of Peace ceasefire framework announced in July 2026 requires Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza.
  • ▪Uganda is finalizing details of its participation in the Gaza international security force after its parliament approved the troop contribution in August 2026.

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International responses & diplomacy to GazaPeacekeepingMilitary operations in GazaIsrael-Gaza warMiddle East

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