Kampala (WDN) – Uganda has reportedly agreed in principle to contribute troops to a proposed international peace and stabilization mission in the Gaza Strip following a request from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports citing senior military sources.

Uganda’s state-owned newspaper, New Vision, reported that President Yoweri Museveni responded positively to Washington’s request for Kampala to participate in a multinational force expected to support security and post-conflict stabilization efforts in Gaza.

According to the report, the proposed force would operate under the authority of the newly established Peace Council, which has been tasked with supporting the implementation of a ceasefire agreement, maintaining security, and helping prepare Gaza for long-term reconstruction.

The mission’s mandate is expected to include maintaining public order, protecting civilians, facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and supporting reconstruction efforts after years of devastating conflict that has left much of Gaza in ruins.

Uganda is reportedly expected to join other countries—including Morocco, Kosovo, Albania, and Kazakhstan—which have also expressed willingness to participate in the proposed multinational operation. Reports further indicate that a logistics and staging base is being established on the Israeli side of the Kerem Shalom crossing. The facility is expected to accommodate up to 500 troops initially before personnel are deployed into Gaza.

Despite the reports, neither the Ugandan government nor the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially confirmed the size of the contingent, the types of units to be deployed, or a timetable for the mission. Acting UPDF spokesperson Colonel Chris Magezi said the military would act once it receives formal strategic guidance from President Museveni, who serves as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

“If the President provides strategic direction, he will instruct the UPDF to take the appropriate action, and we will implement those orders,” Magezi said.

The proposed stabilization force follows a United Nations Security Council resolution reportedly adopted in November 2025, which endorsed a peace framework for Gaza and authorized the creation of a temporary multinational security mission. According to reports, the resolution received the support of 13 Security Council members, while China and Russia abstained from the vote.

The mission is expected to be led by U.S. Army General Jasper Jeffers, who would oversee the allocation of military and administrative responsibilities among participating countries. Those responsibilities could include protecting key infrastructure, supporting humanitarian operations, assisting with security coordination, and facilitating efforts to secure the release of hostages believed to remain in Gaza.

Uganda brings extensive experience in peacekeeping, counterterrorism, and regional stabilization operations. The UPDF has been one of the largest troop contributors to African Union missions in Somalia and has also participated in peace support and military training operations in South Sudan and the Central African Republic.

If confirmed, a deployment to Gaza would represent one of Uganda’s most significant military operations outside the African continent and would further elevate Kampala’s profile in international peacekeeping efforts.

However, key details surrounding the proposed mission—including its legal framework, command structure, participating countries, and deployment timeline—have yet to be officially announced, leaving the initiative at the planning stage pending formal confirmation from the governments involved.

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