The Ministry of Defense of Kosovo has confirmed that the country is preparing to deploy personnel from the Kosovo Security Force (FSK) to Gaza as part of the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, a mission authorized by the United Nations under Resolution 2803.
The potential deployment was first mentioned during the establishment meeting of the Board of Peace by U.S. General Jasper Jeffers, who noted that Kosovo is among the countries that officially expressed its willingness to contribute to this multinational mission alongside dozens of partner states.
According to the Ministry, Kosovo received an invitation from the U.S. Central Command on December 10 of last year to join the formation of this stabilization force. The first coordinating meeting took place in Doha, Qatar, with representatives from around 40 countries in attendance.
With the approval of Prime Minister Albin Kurti, FSK Commander Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari participated in the international forum, confirming Kosovo’s political willingness to contribute.
The Ministry stated that Kosovo’s potential contribution would include specialized FSK capacities, such as demining units, search-and-rescue teams, and other professional capabilities relevant to stabilization and security on the ground.
“With the approval of Prime Minister Kurti, FSK Commander Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari participated in this international forum, where we expressed Kosovo’s political willingness—among the 40 participating countries—to contribute a combination of capabilities. This includes not only standard military capacities or demining and search-and-rescue units but also other relevant FSK capacities,” the Ministry declared.
The process has now moved from expressing political willingness to following legal and institutional procedures.
In accordance with the Law on the Deployment of the FSK Abroad, operational and financial aspects are under review, including mission costs depending on troop numbers and the duration of the engagement.
Once these procedures are completed, the decision will go to the Kosovo Government, then to the Parliament of Kosovo, and will require formal authorization from the President, according to the constitutional framework.
“From political intent to practical implementation, we are now following the procedural steps outlined in the Law on FSK Deployment Abroad, including financial considerations based on troop numbers. The process will then go to the Government for decision, the Parliament for approval, and finally require authorization from the President,” the Ministry said.
The Ministry emphasized that Kosovo’s participation in the stabilization force is a strategic decision of special significance for the country’s foreign and security policy. It is viewed as a demonstration of Kosovo’s sustained partnership with the United States and its growing role as a responsible contributor to international security and peace missions.
“Kosovo’s participation in this force is a strategic decision, a testament to our unwavering partnership with the United States, and evidence of our role as a responsible contributor to international security,” the Ministry concluded.
