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U.S. Circulates U.N. Draft to Authorize Two-Year Multinational Force in Gaza

Talks now center on mandate specifics, contributor eligibility, oversight and a potential Security Council vote within weeks.

Overview

  • The draft would mandate demilitarization of Gaza, permanent removal of weapons from non‑state groups, protection of borders and aid corridors, and training of a Palestinian police force through the end of 2027.
  • The text calls for close coordination with Israel and Egypt and outlines a temporary Gaza Peace Council to administer the territory during the transition.
  • U.S. forces would not deploy on the ground and would operate in a coordinating role from outside Gaza, with a new center in southern Israel hosting representatives from nearly 40 countries and organizations.
  • Muslim‑majority states met in Istanbul to discuss possible troop contributions, with Turkey saying its decision hinges on the U.N. mandate as Israel signals it will not accept Turkish soldiers in Gaza.
  • Israel helped draft the resolution while pressing to limit Security Council oversight and reporting, and supporters aim to lock in language within weeks with initial deployments targeted for January if approved.