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Trump Proposes UN Force for Gaza, Excludes U.S. Troops

11/5/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump oversees a draft United Nations Security Council resolution to authorize a multinational force in Gaza, with no U.S. troops on the ground.
The draft seeks a two-year mandate and nine of 15 Security Council votes.
Israel has pressed for a UN mandate and opposed Turkish troop involvement.
Concerns remain about disarming Hamas, which sees disarmament as surrender.
Draft could marginalize the Palestinian Authority until conditions are met.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump oversees a draft United Nations Security Council resolution to authorize a multinational force in Gaza, with no U.S. troops on the ground.
The draft seeks a two-year mandate and nine of 15 Security Council votes.
Israel has pressed for a UN mandate and opposed Turkish troop involvement.
Concerns remain about disarming Hamas, which sees disarmament as surrender.
Draft could marginalize the Palestinian Authority until conditions are met.