“Board of Peace” – President Begaj decrees the law on Albania’s military participation in Gaza

The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, has decreed Law No. 98/2026 on the participation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania in the military operation of the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza, following the approval of the initiative by the Assembly on the proposal of the Council of Ministers.

“In support of Article 84, point 1, and Article 93 of the Constitution, I decree the promulgation of Law No. 98/2026, ‘On the participation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania in the military operation of the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza’”, the decree of the President of the Republic states.

The number of troops and the mission’s main tasks

According to the content of the law, the Albanian contingent will have a set personnel limit and will be charged with strategic tasks in support of peace, security and humanitarian operations in the region.

“The maximum number of personnel who will take part in this operation will be 40 (forty) people. The mission will be the support of security and stability operations, the protection of the mission’s personnel, facilities and infrastructure, the support of humanitarian operations, the monitoring and reporting of the security situation, as well as other tasks in accordance with the mission’s mandate within the framework of the Board of Peace”, Articles 2 and 3 of the legal act stipulate.

Financial treatment and entry into force

The new legislation also provides for additional financial treatment for the participating servicemen during the period of service in this international operation, as well as the official deadline for its implementation.

“Servicemen participating in the military operation, in addition to their monthly salary, benefit from per diems for the days of stay in the operation in the amount that will be set by decision of the Council of Ministers. This law enters into force 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette”, Articles 4 and 5 of the law specify.