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Trump Says Gaza Stabilization Force Will Deploy 'Very Soon' as U.S. Seeks U.N. Mandate

Washington has asked the Security Council to authorize a two-year mission that prospective contributors say requires a formal mandate.

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Overview

  • The United States circulated a draft Security Council resolution that would authorize a roughly 20,000-strong multinational contingent with authority to use all necessary measures.
  • A U.S. official told Reuters the vote is expected in weeks rather than months.
  • Diplomatic sources say several countries are willing to join but insist on Council authorization, with likely contributors including Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
  • U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz met Council members and key regional governments, and a U.S. mission spokesperson said the talks reflected regional support for the plan.
  • The force is envisioned in the October 10 ceasefire to oversee security during an Israeli withdrawal, and U.S. Central Command has indicated no American troops would deploy on the ground.