The Peace Board welcomes the decision of the Government of Kosovo to send the KSF to Gaza

The Peace Board has reacted to the decision of the Government of Kosovo to send Kosovo Security Force troops to the Gaza Strip, welcoming this commitment as a contribution to peace and reconstruction.

In a post on the social network X, the Peace Board emphasized support for the decision of the Kosovo institutions.

"The Peace Board welcomes the strong commitment of the Government of Kosovo to advance peace and reconstruction in Gaza," the response states.

According to the legislation in force, after the executive's decision, the issue is passed to the Assembly of Kosovo for review and voting, while ultimately the approval of the country's president is also required.

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti, during a Government meeting, declared that the country is ready to contribute to helping the people of Gaza.

"We are ready to participate and help the people of Gaza, because we ourselves have been and are beneficiaries of international forces since 1999," Kurti said.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, emphasized that this commitment aims to prove Kosovo's role as a reliable international partner.

"This decision further strengthens the international profile of our state, affirms the professionalism of the KSF and places our republic among the states that not only benefit from international security, but also continuously contribute to maintaining international peace and order," he said.

The decision to send troops was approved by the Government without any votes against or abstentions.

According to plans, the deployment of the KSF will take place within the framework of the International Stabilization Force, a mechanism created as part of the so-called Peace Board initiative, proposed by US President Donald Trump.

Kosovo is among the first five states – along with Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan and Albania – that have pledged to participate in this mission, aimed at providing security and overseeing the ceasefire in Gaza.

However, the exact date of deployment and the number of troops have not yet been announced. The Ministry of Defense had previously announced that the draft decision on this issue was sent to the Government on March 3.

The executive's decision comes after the functionalization of the work of the Assembly, following the decision of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo on March 25, has paved the way for addressing such issues.

In addition to authorizing the deployment of troops, the Assembly must also approve the agreement for Kosovo's membership in the Peace Board.

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani, who was one of the founders of the Peace Board, has publicly supported this initiative. Her presidential mandate ends on April 4.

According to reports by Israeli public broadcaster KAN, the International Stabilization Force is expected to begin its deployment in Gaza in May, including dozens of soldiers from Kosovo, although institutions in Pristina have not officially confirmed this deadline.

The Board of Peace welcomes the strong commitment from the Government of Kosovo to advance peace and reconstruction in Gaza. https://t.co/4bDkiyWOUG

— Board of Peace (@BoardOfPeace) March 30, 2026

Minister Macedonci has announced that initially it is planned to send over 20 soldiers specialized in various fields, including demining and disposal of unexploded ordnance (EOD) units, special operations, planning and medical teams.

Ministry officials have emphasized that they are in constant coordination with the structures of the International Stabilization Force and that a military liaison officer has also been assigned to prepare for the deployment.

The International Stabilization Force is expected to be tasked with stabilizing the security situation in Gaza, following the war that began in October 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, killing over 1.200 people and taking hostages.

Subsequent Israeli attacks on Gaza caused tens of thousands of casualties, a humanitarian crisis, and extensive infrastructural damage.

The plan to create this force is part of a broader package for achieving peace, which has been accepted by the parties to the conflict.

This would not be the first time the KSF has deployed abroad. In 2021, it participated in a mission in Kuwait in cooperation with US forces, and in 2022 in the Falkland Islands, in cooperation with the United Kingdom.

The Kosovo Security Force is currently in the process of transforming into a full-fledged army, a process expected to be completed by 2028.

At the end of the meeting, the Government made several other decisions, including the allocation of a financial reward for the Kosovo Football Federation, following Kosovo's victory in the playoff match that brings it closer to qualifying for the World Cup.

The executive also approved the payment of the 13th salary for around 91.2 thousand employees engaged in the public sector, at the local and central levels.

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