KAMPALA, 07 August 2026 (TON): Ugandan authorities got parliamentary approval to deploy troops to Gaza as part of the international force proposed by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to enforce Americo- Israeli agenda in Gaza including disarming Hamas and allies.
Uganda's Defense Minister confirmed that Uganda is willingness to join the International Stabilization Force for Gaza.
Meanwhile, the Uganda's opposition lawmakers questioned Uganda’s motive in the decision. Lawmaker Hassan Kirumira said the deployment would raise “diplomatic concerns” for a country that is a member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Hassan added that the main question for those who support the deployment to clarify, “On which side is our army going to fight?”
Defense Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka, seeking the support of lawmakers, cited Uganda’s military capabilities stemming from its peacekeeping deployments in countries such as Somalia. However, Palestinie being a senstive issue may invite tough resistance and public protests.
The force, proposed by Trump’s Board of Peace in February, would be led by American Maj. General Jasper Jeffers, who said in May that the 20,000-strong force would ensure future prosperity and enduring peace.