Morocco’s Growing Role in Gaza Stabilization & Peace Efforts
Morocco has committed to deploying police and military personnel to the Gaza Strip, becoming the first Arab nation to publicly offer such a contribution to the U.S.-led Gaza Board of Peace, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita announced Thursday at the Board’s inaugural meeting in Washington.
The commitment, made on the instructions of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, extends beyond security forces. Morocco also plans to establish a field hospital to provide urgent medical services and launch a program aimed at countering hate speech and fostering tolerance and coexistence, Bourita stated. The Kingdom has already made an initial financial contribution to the Board of Peace, signaling its leading role in supporting regional and international security, according to the Foreign Minister.
President Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, established through his 20-point Gaza plan, convened its first meeting this week, with Morocco joining as a founding member. The Board aims to facilitate reconstruction efforts and establish a lasting peace process in the region. Trump announced at the meeting that pledges for Gaza reconstruction had reached $17 billion, with contributions from Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania in addition to Morocco.
Bourita detailed Morocco’s planned deployment, stating the Kingdom is prepared to send police officers for training purposes and deploy senior officers within the joint military command overseeing stabilization efforts in Gaza. These initiatives are intended to address the psychological and social impacts of the conflict and build trust among different segments of the population.
The Moroccan Foreign Minister emphasized that President Trump’s plan had already achieved a ceasefire, brought an end to a recent war, saved lives, and offered a pragmatic approach to rebuilding Gaza. The Board of Peace is intended to build on these initial successes, according to officials.
The nature of the stabilization force and the specific parameters of Morocco’s deployment remain undefined, with further details expected to be discussed in subsequent meetings of the Board of Peace. No timeline for the deployment of personnel or the establishment of the field hospital has been announced.