The United Nations Security Council is preparing to discuss a new resolution proposed by the United States that supports President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. According to a senior official from the U.S. government, this resolution will also establish a two-year mandate for a transitional governing body and an international stabilization force.
Late Wednesday, the U.S. shared the draft resolution with all 15 council members and mentioned that it has received backing from several regional nations, including Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
For the resolution to be approved, it requires at least nine votes in favor and must avoid any vetoes from the permanent members—Russia, China, France, Britain, or the United States.
The draft resolution, which was reviewed by Reuters, aims to set up a Board of Peace, a transitional governance administration that would lead to the formation of a temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza. This force would have the authority to take necessary actions to fulfill its mission.
The ISF’s primary goals would include protecting civilians and humanitarian efforts, securing border areas with Israel and Egypt, and collaborating with a newly trained Palestinian police force. Additionally, the ISF is tasked with stabilizing security in Gaza by working towards demilitarizing the region, which includes dismantling military infrastructure and permanently disarming non-state armed groups.
