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The Uncertain Future of Gaza's International Stabilization Force
(War on the Rocks) Jonathan Lincoln - As history has shown, when it comes to forging multinational military coalitions, getting a resolution in place is one thing, actually forming and deploying a force is another, and ensuring that the troops act in accordance with the mandate is something else entirely. Israel has redeployed its forces to a buffer zone that comprises around 50% of Gaza's territory, from which it has conducted strikes against perceived threats. This freedom of action in buffer zones corresponds with Israel's overall security posture with regard to Lebanon and Syria since Oct. 7. Additionally, it provides a degree of confidence to the Gaza envelope communities, given their experiences on Oct. 7, by creating a physical buffer between Israel and Hamas forces. The writer is director of the Center for Jewish Civilization at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.