Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka confirmed to parliament that emissaries representing the U.S. president approached President Yoweri Museveni in July to request a contribution to the international force. While an Israeli official previously suggested that personnel from friendly nations could join such an initiative, this vote marks the first public confirmation of Uganda's willingness to join the mission.
Trump’s peace proposal hinges on a complex transition: Hamas must surrender, Israeli forces must withdraw, and a group of Palestinian technocrats is expected to assume civilian administration. However, the plan remains stalled, and the proposed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza has yet to take control. Kiwanuka noted that a formal status of forces agreement will follow the legislative approval, though the timeline for any deployment remains uncertain.
Uganda brings significant experience to the table, with active contingents currently serving in Somalia, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite the parliamentary green light, the mission faces the reality of a territory shattered by two years of conflict. The proposed International Stabilization Force is intended to operate only in areas outside of direct Israeli military control.
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