Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will determine which countries are acceptable to take part in the proposed international force for Gaza, following the U.S.-brokered truce aimed at stabilizing the war-torn enclave.

Speaking during a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s right to maintain control over its own security and to veto any international troops it considers unsuitable for deployment in Gaza. He emphasized that Israel’s sovereignty and security interests would remain non-negotiable, noting that “no one will decide for us who can or cannot operate in areas affecting our security.”

The statement comes amid discussions between the United States and regional partners on forming a multinational security force to overse

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