Trump Asks Pakistan To Send Troops For Gaza Stabilization

(MENAFN- Khaama Press) US President Donald Trump has requested Pakistan to contribute troops to a multinational Gaza stabilization force, raising domestic concerns and testing Islamabad's diplomatic balancing.
US President Donald Trump has proposed that Pakistan contribute troops to an international force aimed at stabilizing Gaza, Reuters reported on Wednesday, 17 December.

The plan, outlined in Trump's 20-point strategy for Gaza, calls for a multinational force composed of Muslim-majority countries to oversee the territory's transition, reconstruction, and economic recovery following over two years of Israeli military bombardment.

Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, faces a difficult decision, balancing close ties with Trump against potential domestic backlash should Pakistani forces be deployed to Gaza.

Munir is scheduled to visit Washington this week for high-level discussions with US officials. Sources say he has met with Trump three times in the past six months, highlighting the personal rapport between the two leaders.

Experts warn that participation could trigger significant internal opposition in Pakistan, as deploying troops to Gaza is politically sensitive and could provoke public protests.

The decision will test Pakistan's foreign policy priorities, weighing strategic alignment with the United States against domestic pressures and regional stability concerns.

Observers note that Trump's initiative reflects a broader effort to involve Muslim-majority nations in Gaza's recovery, while also increasing US leverage over allied countries to support post-conflict stabilization operations.

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