Israel approves international force in Gaza under Trump plan

Israel has approved the deployment of an international stabilization force in Gaza as part of a plan backed by President Donald Trump. The decision was confirmed by an Israeli official and reported by multiple news outlets, though some sources indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers he would reject any U.S. demand to withdraw from Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. The move comes amid warnings from the Biden administration that Israel might use the Gaza war to escalate into strikes on Iran. The Board of Peace Gaza praised the cabinet decision, calling it a positive step.