US ready to support funding for ISF in Gaza
Washington (ANTARA) - The US State Department said on Thursday it has formally notified Congress regarding funding support for the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) to be deployed in Gaza.
A State Department spokesperson told Anadolu that the notification regarding the funding support was delivered to Congress on 30 July.
“This funding is an initial phase as we continue to support the work of the Peace Council,” the spokesperson said without detailing the amount of funds prepared.
Separately, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said Washington is committed to fully implementing President Donald Trump’s 21-point peace plan, with the ISF as one of its key components.
“Thanks to the President, a large global coalition has been formed through the Peace Council and hostages have been released. We are encouraged by the progress the Peace Council continues to make,” Pigott said.
Trump said on 31 July that the Peace Council had reached an agreement with Hamas regarding the “complete disarmament” of the group and other armed factions in Gaza.
Under the plan, Israeli forces would be withdrawn gradually, while the ISF would work alongside a new Palestinian police force to take over security responsibilities in Gaza.
However, the plan faces opposition from Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected it this month and said Israeli forces would not withdraw before Hamas is completely disarmed.
Despite this, Hamas stated it remains committed to the roadmap.
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner visited the region this week. He met with Hamas officials in Egypt before holding talks with Netanyahu in Israel alongside Peace Council envoy Nikolay Mladenov.
According to Israeli media reports, Netanyahu and Kushner disagreed over Israel’s ongoing strikes in Gaza. Netanyahu insisted the strikes would continue, while Kushner expressed objections.
Mediators are still working to push forward the implementation of the ceasefire agreement that came into effect on 10 October 2025.
Israeli violations of the agreement have killed 1,283 Palestinians and wounded 4,248 others, according to the latest data from the Gaza Health Ministry.
Israel launched its war on Gaza on 8 October 2023, which has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 174,000 others. Around 90 per cent of infrastructure in the territory has also been destroyed.