International troops could begin deploying to the Gaza Strip as early as next month under a U.N.-mandated stabilization force, two U.S. officials said Friday.
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that the International Stabilization Force (ISF) would not fight Hamas. They said lots of countries had expressed interest in contributing and U.S. officials are currently working out the size of the ISF, composition, housing, training and rules of engagement.
An American two-star general is being considered to lead the ISF, but no decisions
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