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The US will host a conference in Doha on December 16 to plan an International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, aiming for deployment in early 2026 as part of a ceasefire's second phase.More than 25 countries will send representatives to discuss the ISF's command structure and operational scope, with Turkey already training troops and seeking US support.Conflicting views persist as Israel demands Gaza's demilitarization, while Hamas rejects disarmament but proposes a weapons freeze, complicating the force's mandate.
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