An international force in Gaza finally up and running?

The US proposal to establish lasting peace in the Gaza Strip has been adopted by the UN Security Council, receiving 13 votes in favor and two abstentions (Russia and China). The text provides for the establishment of an international stabilization force and refers, in a conditional and vague manner, to the prospect of a Palestinian state, a concession obtained in exchange for the support of Arab countries.

The plan emphasizes the central role of a Palestinian technocratic committee for day-to-day governance in Gaza and the formation of a “peace commission” chaired by Donald Trump to oversee operations. The specific members and terms of reference have yet to be defined.

This compromise was adopted despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stated opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state and Hamas' rejection of the plan, as it refuses any international supervision and the prospect of disarmament.

For supporters of the resolution, the urgent need is to quickly lift restrictions on the delivery of aid to Gaza, maintain the ceasefire, and begin reconstruction, under the aegis of a political solution that could pave the way for Palestinian self-determination. While the UN has managed to break the diplomatic deadlock after two years of stalemate, the implementation of the proposed process will depend on progress on several fronts: reform of the Palestinian Authority, agreement on governance in Gaza, and international acceptance of the peace mechanism. The Guardian

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