Overview
- President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan will not take part in peacekeeping or hostilities outside its borders, including in Gaza.
- Baku had engaged with the U.S. administration on the concept and submitted more than 20 questions about how a Gaza force would operate.
- Aliyev’s remarks follow earlier signals that Azerbaijan would consider participation only if fighting fully stopped between Israel and Hamas.
- U.S.-led discussions have explored an International Stabilization Force of roughly 20,000 troops, with outreach to countries including Indonesia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.
- Diplomats from several Muslim‑majority countries quoted in coverage argued an international force with a clear mandate remains essential to protect Palestinians.