US says regional partners back Gaza peace plan and proposed UN stabilization force - as-salamualaikum
as-salamualaikum. NEW YORK CITY: The US mission to the UN said on Wednesday that several important regional partners, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, have voiced support for its draft resolution on Gaza.
This move appears to be a diplomatic effort at the UN Security Council to approve a two-year transitional mandate for the besieged enclave and to allow deployment of an international stabilization force.
At a meeting called by the US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, the 10 elected non-permanent council members (Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Somalia), together with regional countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye and the UAE, indicated backing for the Washington-led plan, a spokesperson for the US mission said.
The draft resolution supports forming a transitional governance body, referred to as a “Board of Peace.” That would mean control of Gaza would be removed from Hamas, and steps toward demilitarization of the group would be required.
It also calls for deployment of an “International Stabilization Force” in Gaza under a two-year UN mandate. The force would be permitted to use “all necessary measures” to protect civilians, manage humanitarian aid flows, secure border areas with Israel and Egypt, demilitarize armed non-state groups, and help train a newly vetted Palestinian police force.
A copy of the draft was circulated Wednesday night for formal consideration by all 15 Security Council members.
The US mission spokesperson described the regional support as a “historic opportunity” to end long-standing bloodshed in the region and to help make Gaza safer and more prosperous, stressing the US aim to turn the resolution into practical outcomes rather than just talk.
Regional backing matters because participation from nearby states is generally seen as essential for any multinational stabilization force to operate in Gaza with legitimacy.
The US made clear that it would not be sending US troops to Gaza. Washington has discussed troop contributions with countries including Indonesia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye and Azerbaijan for an international stabilization force.
Reportedly, the draft says the force would operate under a unified command as agreed by the Board of Peace, Egypt and Israel once status-of-mission agreements are finalized.
It also lays out steps for the force to stabilize security in Gaza, demilitarize armed groups, remove weapons, and support training for the new Palestinian police force.
May Allah grant safety and relief to the people of Gaza and guide leaders to just and lasting solutions. Salam.
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