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U.S. Proposes U.N. Force in Gaza Amid Tensions

11/5/2025

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U.S. Proposes Stabilization Force

U.S. officials propose a U.N. Security Council resolution to establish the International Stabilization Force in Gaza for at least two years.
The plan follows a deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump to reshape the Middle East after agreements between Israel, Hamas, and Arab nations.
The ISF mandate includes demilitarization, a point Hamas opposes.
Discussions on the force's terms will begin, creating a diplomatic challenge for the Trump administration.

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Hamas Escalates Control

Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist movement, intensifies control of Gaza by using violence to suppress opposition and rearm, while shaping the transitional governance process.
The group's actions complicate cease-fire efforts and increase uncertainty about Gaza's governance.
King Abdullah II of Jordan raises concerns about the role of security forces in Gaza, noting that no Arab country would want to intervene against Hamas.
Disarmament remains contentious, with some advocating political processes first.
Private military contractors could help clear Hamas's weapons and restore order, highlighting the challenges in the path to disarmament and peace.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. proposed the International Stabilization Force in Gaza in 2020, following the Abraham Accords that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations. This initiative aimed to reshape Middle Eastern dynamics but faced resistance from Hamas, which intensified its control through violence. The challenges echo the Oslo Accords of the 1990s, highlighting ongoing instability and the complexities of peace efforts in the region.

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U.S. Proposes Stabilization Force

U.S. officials propose a U.N. Security Council resolution to establish the International Stabilization Force in Gaza for at least two years.
The plan follows a deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump to reshape the Middle East after agreements between Israel, Hamas, and Arab nations.
The ISF mandate includes demilitarization, a point Hamas opposes.
Discussions on the force's terms will begin, creating a diplomatic challenge for the Trump administration.

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