Why is Bosnia sending troops to Gaza?

"The mission was authorised by a United Nations Security Council resolution adopted on November 17, based on United States President Donald Trump's controversial plan to end the genocidal war in Gaza. The resolution allows for the deployment of international forces to oversee demilitarisation and the destruction of military infrastructure, and to help legitimise a transitional governance arrangement for the enclave. It is clear that the plan favours Israel and is meant to assist it in further consolidating its occupation of Palestinian territory."

"The question is, why would a country that itself has experienced a genocide and has seen regular protests condemning the one in Gaza decide to participate in such a mission? Few societies in Europe identify with Palestinian suffering as viscerally as the Bosnian society does. In a December 2023 survey, 61 percent of respondents said Bosnia should support Palestine. Among Bosniaks, the percentage of those who felt solidarity with the Palestinian cause was even higher."

Bosnia and Herzegovina's tripartite presidency approved participation of Bosnian troops in an international stabilisation mission in Gaza. A United Nations Security Council resolution adopted on November 17, based on United States President Donald Trump's plan, authorised the mission. The mandate allows deployment of international forces to oversee demilitarisation, destroy military infrastructure, and help legitimise a transitional governance arrangement for the enclave. The plan favours Israel and aims to consolidate its occupation of Palestinian territory. Public opinion in Bosnia shows strong solidarity with Palestine, with a December 2023 survey indicating 61 percent support and especially high backing among Bosniaks. Sarajevo has hosted regular protests, boycotts, and weekly memorial readings for Palestinian children killed in Gaza.

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