politics
March 30, 2026
Pristina Wants to Send Troops to Gaza
The government of so-called Kosovo unanimously supported the proposal of the Ministry of Defense, and after that, the issue will be before the deputies and will require the approval of the President of the country. Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated that Pristina is ready to help the people of Gaza, emphasizing that Kosovo and Metohija itself has been a beneficiary of international aid since 1999, Reuters reports.
TL;DR
- Kosovo's government unanimously supported the Ministry of Defense's proposal to send troops to Gaza.
- Prime Minister Albin Kurti expressed readiness to assist the people of Gaza.
- The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) will deploy in May as part of international stabilization forces.
- The mission aims to stabilize the security situation in Gaza after the war that began in October 2023.
- Kosovo is among the first five countries committed to this mission, alongside Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, and Albania.
- The KSF has prior experience in international missions, including deployments in Kuwait and the Falkland Islands.
- The KSF is currently transforming into a full-fledged army, expected to be completed by 2028.
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