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flag Kazakhstan pledged troops and $1M to U.S.-led Gaza peace effort, sparking domestic backlash.

flag On February 19, 2026, Kazakhstan pledged military personnel, including medical units and observers, to a U.S.-led peace initiative in Gaza, marking a significant shift in its foreign policy toward the West. flag The move, part of the newly launched Board of Peace, drew domestic backlash over lack of public consultation and concerns about entanglement in the Middle East conflict. flag Critics question the sincerity of Kazakhstan’s $1 million Gaza relief pledge amid domestic cuts and prior oil exports to Israel. flag The participation of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the $7 billion fund reflects broader Central Asian efforts to diversify alliances and gain economic benefits, though the initiative’s long-term viability remains uncertain due to limited global support and risks to regional stability.

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