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President Donald Trump has announced his expectation for a US-coordinated international stabilisation force to be deployed in Gaza "very soon" as part of a broader post-war governance plan. This initiative follows a fragile ceasefire established on October 10 between Israel and Hamas, although the humanitarian crisis in the region persists, exacerbated by continued Israeli attacks, according to Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.
The envisaged force is expected to comprise troops from countries including Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates, tasked with training local police and securing border regions to prevent arms smuggling to Hamas. Negotiations for the UN Security Council's endorsement of this plan commenced on November 6, with the US proposing a draft resolution meant to provide the necessary legal framework for the force's deployment, as outlined by Le Monde.
Despite Trump's optimistic projection for the stabilisation force, significant challenges remain, particularly Israel's firm stance against Turkish involvement in Gaza, complicating the planned multinational force's composition. Israeli leaders assert their commitment to controlling security in the region independently, which may hinder the planned collaboration, as noted by Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.
As the US advances this proposal, they hope for the resolution's passage by the end of November, aiming to facilitate a stabilisation force potentially on the ground by January 2026. This represents a notable shift, as the US has historically vetoed many resolutions regarding Israel, according to Le Monde.