The US could ask the UN to send international forces to Gaza

The United States has prepared a draft UN resolution that provides for a two-year transitional administration of the Gaza Strip under the Peace Council and the creation of an International Stabilization Force (ISF). The ISF would protect civilians, support humanitarian operations, secure the borders, and oversee the training of Palestinian security forces.

The ISF would also be responsible for demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and disarming armed groups. This is the second phase of Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza, the first stage of which was a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

The draft, first published by Axios, has not yet been submitted to the United Nations Security Council, and its final version is still subject to change.

The US has ruled out the deployment of its own troops, but is negotiating the participation of countries such as Indonesia, Egypt, Qatar, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey. However, Israel rejects the participation of Turkish units.

The resolution also provides for the establishment of a special reconstruction fund for Gaza, to be administered by donor countries. It is still unclear when the draft will be put to a vote; this would require at least nine votes and no veto from any of the five permanent Council members.

(reuters, max)