Uganda approves Gaza troop deployment under Trump Peace Plan
Uganda’s parliament has approved the deployment of Ugandan troops to Gaza as part of an international stabilisation force proposed by US President Donald Trump to secure the territory following the Israel-Hamas war.
The approval, secured Thursday, August 6, 2026 through a motion presented by Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka, marks Uganda’s first public indication that it intends to join the proposed International Stabilization Force. Morocco has also pledged troops.
Kiwanuka cited Uganda’s military experience from peacekeeping missions, including in Somalia, as justification for the deployment.
The proposed force, expected to number about 20,000 troops, would be led by US Major General Jasper Jeffers and deployed after a phased Israeli withdrawal under a ceasefire agreement requiring Hamas to disarm.
However, opposition lawmakers questioned Kampala’s motives and warned of diplomatic complications, given Uganda’s membership of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
MP Hassan Kirumira asked: “On which side is our army going to fight?”
Israel has meanwhile raised serious security concerns over the proposed arrangement.
