ISTANBUL / WASHINGTON D.C.

The commander of the Gaza International Stabilization Force (ISF) announced Thursday that five countries have committed troops to serve in the nascent security body.

Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, speaking at the Board of Peace's inaugural meeting in Washington, said Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania pledged troops, while Egypt and Jordan would train police forces.

Jeffers also announced that Indonesia accepted the position of deputy commander of the force.

"With these first steps, we will help bring the security that Gaza needs for our future prosperity and enduring peace," he said.