A delegation of around 30 Moroccan military officers entered the Gaza Strip on Wednesday for what was described as the Moroccan army’s first field visit to areas where its troops are expected to operate, according to Israel’s public broadcaster Kan Reshet Bet.

The broadcaster said the visit was part of preparations for the future deployment of Moroccan forces to Gaza, as well as Morocco’s role in hosting and overseeing training for the multinational force expected to operate in the territory.

According to the report, the Peace Council, established by U.S. President Donald Trump, had initially planned to hold multinational force training exercises in Jordan. However, following the escalation with Iran and attacks targeting U.S. military bases in the region, the training was reportedly moved to Morocco.

Quoting unnamed Israeli officials, the broadcaster said Morocco had approached the mission with seriousness, sending officers to the command headquarters and to Israel. It added that the Moroccan military is considered among the most prepared to participate in operations in Gaza during the post-war phase.

According to Kan, although the base for the multinational force in Gaza has already been planned and construction could begin at any time, the Israeli political leadership has not yet granted the required approval.

The report said the delay reflects an Israeli decision not to advance post-war plans for Gaza until Hamas commits to disarming.

Earlier this week, Israel’s Channel 11 also reported that the first training exercise for the planned stabilization force would take place in Morocco in the coming weeks as part of the peace plan proposed by President Trump.

The channel said Morocco joined the international force on July 15 and is now expected to play “a very significant role” in future plans for Gaza, with support from Israeli security agencies. Moroccan forces are reportedly expected to train thousands of soldiers who will eventually operate in the territory.

The report added that representatives from the U.S. command headquarters in Kiryat Gat recently arrived in Rabat to organize the initial training program in cooperation with the Moroccan military.

The planned exercises are expected to include firearms training, physical fitness drills, and additional operational preparation.

Channel 11 also cited unnamed officials from the Peace Council as saying Morocco is preparing to deploy around 500 troops to Gaza.

According to the report, four countries have so far agreed to contribute personnel to the multinational force: Morocco, Kosovo, Kazakhstan, and Albania.

Indonesia, which had previously announced plans to send around 800 troops, has reportedly not yet joined the multinational force or submitted a request to access its command headquarters in Kiryat Gat.

The report said the foreign troops would initially operate inside an area under Israeli control, securing the planned “New Rafah” city, which is expected to be developed with support from the United Arab Emirates and designated as a “Hamas-free” zone.

Despite what the report described as technical progress, no final timetable has been set for the deployment of foreign troops to Gaza. Current estimates suggest that, at the earliest, the deployment could begin early next year.

On July 15, Morocco signed the agreement governing its participation in the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, establishing the technical and operational framework for its involvement.

According to the signing statement, the agreement reflects a shared commitment to supporting peace and security in the region through practical humanitarian and security initiatives.

The International Stabilization Force was established under President Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza and received a United Nations Security Council mandate under Resolution 2803, adopted in November 2025.

According to its official mandate, the force is tasked with helping maintain security and stability, protecting civilians and humanitarian operations, supporting the training of Palestinian police forces, securing border areas, and assisting with the implementation of security arrangements under the plan alongside the phased disarmament of Palestinian factions and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces. Several countries, including Morocco, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania, have announced contributions to the force.