Exclusive | Trump Wanted 20,000 Peacekeeping Troops in Gaza. He Is Starting With 10 to 20.

Former President Donald Trump’s proposal to deploy a 20,000-strong international peacekeeping force in Gaza has been scaled back dramatically, with reports indicating only 10 to 20 foreign troops are currently being mobilized. The shift comes amid logistical hurdles and resistance from key stakeholders, including Israel, which has blocked reconstruction efforts tied to Hamas. The *Wall Street Journal* and *The Times of Israel* lead with exclusives framing the reduction as a major setback, while *Haaretz* analyzes Israel’s role in obstructing Gaza’s reconstruction pathways. *The America Times* and *Palestine Chronicle* focus on the symbolic and strategic implications of the downsized force.

The UN remains central to discussions, though no concrete timeline or additional troop commitments have been announced. Next steps hinge on whether the U.S. can secure broader international buy-in for even a limited deployment, or if the initiative will stall entirely. Israel’s stance on Hamas-linked reconstruction—and whether Hamas itself will engage—remains a critical unknown.

Coverage does not yet specify whether Trump’s administration has alternative proposals or if this marks a permanent pivot away from large-scale peacekeeping efforts.