Kosovo Assembly members approved on Friday the Government's proposal to send members of the Kosovo Security Force to Gaza, as part of the International Stabilization Force.

The proposal – which required a 2/3 majority vote – passed with 89 votes in favor, none against, and no abstentions.

To enter into force, this decision must now be signed by the president of Kosovo, in this case the acting president, Albulena Haxhiu, who comes from the ruling party.

Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, said that this decision further strengthens Kosovo's international profile, affirms the professionalism of the KSF and places the country among the states that not only benefit from international security, but also contribute to maintaining international peace and order.

"Through this commitment, Kosovo proves that it is a reliable, responsible partner and ready to act alongside allies in support of peace, security, protection of civilians and international mandates," said Minister Maqedonci.

On March 30, the Government approved the Ministry of Defense's proposal to send KSF members to Gaza.

The deployment of KSF troops is expected to take place within the framework of the International Stabilization Force (INS), a mechanism created as part of the so-called Peace Board initiative, proposed by US President Donald Trump, to achieve world peace.

Kosovo is among the first five states – along with Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan and Albania – that have pledged to engage in this mission, with the aim of providing security and supervising the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

However, it is still unknown when exactly the deployment of troops will occur and what their number will be.

In addition to authorizing the deployment of troops, the Assembly must also approve the agreement for Kosovo's membership in the Peace Board.

Former Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani, who was one of the founders of the Peace Board, has publicly supported this initiative. Her presidential mandate ended on April 4.