Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
The United States has submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council calling for the creation of an international transitional administration and a peacekeeping-style stabilization force in the Gaza Strip, according to reports from Axios and Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth on Tuesday.
The proposal, developed in coordination with Egypt, the Palestinian Authority, and Israel, aims to establish a two-year international presence in Gaza to oversee reconstruction, ensure security, and lay the groundwork for the territory’s eventual return to Palestinian governance.
A Comprehensive Plan for a Transitional Administration
Diplomatic sources in New York said Washington circulated the draft to several Security Council members on Monday, with a vote expected in the coming weeks. The plan draws on a 20-point framework presented by U.S. President Donald Trump in late September and on the “Declaration for Peace and Lasting Prosperity,” signed at the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit in Cairo on October 13 by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Trump, and other regional leaders.
Under the draft, the Security Council would recognize that the situation in Gaza poses “a threat to regional peace and security” and call for the establishment of an international “Peace Council” to serve as a transitional governing body. This council would temporarily administer Gaza, manage reconstruction funds, and prepare the ground for transferring authority to the reformed Palestinian Authority once certain political and administrative benchmarks are met.
The plan also envisions a full resumption of humanitarian assistance under UN and Red Cross supervision, ensuring that aid is not diverted to armed groups. Reconstruction efforts would be financed through an international trust fund managed by the World Bank and donor states.
A Temporary International Stabilization Force
A key element of the proposal is the deployment of a multinational stabilization force, to operate under a unified command accepted by the Peace Council. The force would work closely with Egypt and Israel and be funded by international donors.
According to the draft, the mission’s mandate would include maintaining the ceasefire, overseeing the disarmament of armed factions, protecting civilians, supporting the reestablishment of local policing, and assisting in humanitarian logistics. The force’s initial mandate would extend until the end of 2027, with an option for renewal pending Security Council approval.
Diplomatic sources told Axios that the force would consist primarily of troops from Arab and Muslim-majority nations, excluding Western combat personnel, although Western countries would likely provide logistical, intelligence, and financial support.
Mandate and Operational Structure
The proposed force would be empowered to monitor ceasefire compliance, prevent the reemergence of armed groups, and dismantle militant infrastructure within Gaza. It would also facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and support the creation of a new, professional police force composed of vetted Palestinian personnel.
Coordination among the mission’s participants would be directed from the U.S. Coordination and Monitoring Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, Israel already visited by senior American officials since the ceasefire was signed. Each participating country would send representatives to the CMCC, which would also oversee the flow of aid and the initiation of reconstruction projects.
While the proposal does not invoke Chapter VII of the UN Charter which would authorize the use of force—it outlines broad operational powers for the mission under international law. This would allow it to act decisively to preserve security, though not to engage in combat operations unless in self-defense.
Political and Technical Challenges
According to a senior Western diplomat involved in the discussions, negotiations over the formation and composition of the Gaza stabilization force remain “highly complex, both politically and technically.” Key challenges include defining the precise balance between international and Palestinian authority, ensuring coordination with Israel’s security requirements, and securing broad regional participation, particularly from Arab states willing to contribute troops or funding.
If approved, the U.S.-led initiative would mark the most ambitious international intervention in Gaza since Israel’s 2005 withdrawal. Its success would depend not only on Security Council consensus, but also on regional cooperation and the willingness of local actors to accept a transitional international role in the governance of Gaza.
