WASHINGTON, Dec 19 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that a new governance structure for Gaza -- made up of an international board and a group of Palestinian technocrats -- would be in place soon, followed by the deployment of foreign troops, as the U.S. hopes to cement a fragile ceasefire in Israel's war in the Palestinian enclave. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Rubio announces imminent governance changes in Gaza, followed by an international stabilization force to ensure ceasefire and security.

Marco Rubio thanked Pakistan for considering joining a Gaza stabilisation force, saying talks remain exploratory and no firm commitments have been sought yet.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday confirmed that Pakistan has offered to send troops for the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, as part of US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan framework, for peacebuilding in the conflict-hit region. World News | US State Secy Rubio Confirms Pakistan's Offer to Send Troops for Stabilisation Force in Gaza.