A civilian-military coordination center established in Kiryat Gat to help shape post-war Gaza is set to undergo a major restructuring, including a new name, expanded responsibilities, and a greater role for the planned International Stabilization Force (ISF), according to a report by N12.

The center, established in October 2025 as a joint Israeli-American initiative with the participation of dozens of countries, is expected to be renamed the International Gaza Support Center (IGSC). Although reports suggested it was being shut down, three diplomats familiar with the matter said the center will instead be rebranded and fundamentally reorganized in an effort to make it a more relevant player in Gaza.

At the heart of the overhaul is the planned International Stabilization Force for Gaza, which is expected to assume a much larger role in the center’s operations. At the same time, efforts to establish the multinational force are continuing, with Vietnam and Georgia now holding advanced discussions about the possibility of contributing troops—marking the first time the two countries have been linked to the initiative.

The restructuring is also expected to reduce the number of countries and representatives participating in discussions on Gaza’s future, an effort aimed at streamlining the decision-making process and making it more efficient. One diplomat said staff members had initially been told the changes would take effect during June, although implementation may be delayed slightly and is now expected in the near future.

The center was launched with considerable expectations but has faced growing criticism in recent months over its limited effectiveness. A European diplomat who participated in its work described it as “terribly ineffective” and said it had “almost no practical influence on the reality in the Gaza Strip.” According to the diplomat, numerous working groups held countless meetings, yet those discussions produced little measurable impact on conditions on the ground.

The restructuring is also intended to better define the working relationship between the center and President Trump’s Peace Council, which has emerged as the leading body overseeing governance, security, and reconstruction efforts in Gaza. In a statement, the Peace Council said it continues advancing plans in those areas while the International Stabilization Force and the Kiryat Gat coordination center examine models for closer coordination and integration. It added that no reduction in manpower is currently planned and that discussions are continuing with additional countries that may ultimately contribute forces to the mission.

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