Gaza Reconstruction & Security: US Proposes International Force Until 2027, UN Reports 1 Million Fed As ceasefire
UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON – The United States is pushing for an international security force to operate in Gaza until at least 2027, according to a draft UN Security Council resolution seen by Axios and The Jerusalem Post. The proposal, linked to a ceasefire agreement framework, envisions a force primarily comprised of troops from Arab and Muslim nations deploying as Israeli forces withdraw.
The draft resolution grants the US and participating countries a broad mandate to govern and ensure security in Gaza, potentially extending beyond 2027. Key responsibilities would include securing Gaza’s borders with Israel and Egypt,protecting civilians and humanitarian corridors,and training a new Palestinian police force. Operations would be conducted “in close consultation and cooperation with Egypt and Israel,” under a unified command acceptable to a “Peace Council” – intended to be led by former President Donald Trump.
Beyond security, the proposed force would support a “transitional management” led by the Peace Council, tasked with prioritizing reconstruction efforts and fundraising until the Palestinian Authority completes a reform program and receives Peace Council approval.
The resolution also addresses the demilitarization of Hamas, stipulating the international force would oversee the process, even if not voluntary. Specifically,the draft calls for “stabilizing the security habitat in Gaza by ensuring the process of demilitarization of the Gaza Strip,including the destruction and prevention of the reconstruction of military,terrorist and offensive infrastructure,as well as the definitive dismantling of the weapons of non-state armed groups.”
This advancement comes as the United Nations announced today that approximately 1 million gazans have received food aid since the ceasefire began. The UN continues to scale up humanitarian assistance to the region.
