US Asks Italy to Join Gaza Security Force as Founding Member

The US has asked Italy to join the International Stabilization Force for Gaza as a founding member, people familiar with the matter said, as the Trump administration tries to bolster the credibility of the initiative.

Diplomats made the offer to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office and to Italy’s foreign ministry this week, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. The decision on whether to join now rests with Meloni, the people added, and no decision’s been made.