"Driving the news: The resolution gives the U.S. and other participating countries a broad mandate to govern Gaza, demilitarize it, and start the process of reconstruction. The U.S. wants to deploy the ISF to Gaza as soon as January 2026, with troops from several Arab and Muslim countries taking part. Thirteen Security Council members supported the resolution. Russia and China abstained, and no members opposed it."
"Zoom in: The resolution authorizes the ISF to deploy under unified command acceptable to the Board of Peace, which will temporarily administer the enclave during the transition period. The resolution calls for the ISF to train and work alongside a "newly trained and vetted Palestinian police force," and work in close consultation with Israel and Egypt. It's mission includes helping to secure border areas, stabilize the security environment in Gaza and facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid."
"The ISF will be able "to use all necessary measures to carry out its mandate consistent with international law, including international humanitarian law." What to watch: The resolution states that the ISF will "ensure the process of demilitarizing the Gaza Strip." That involves disarming Hamas, which is seen as one of the most sensitive and dangerous issues in the next phase of the peace process."
The resolution gives the U.S. and other participating countries a broad mandate to govern Gaza, demilitarize it, and begin reconstruction. The U.S. seeks ISF deployment as soon as January 2026, with forces from several Arab and Muslim countries participating. Thirteen Security Council members supported the measure; Russia and China abstained. The ISF will deploy under a unified command acceptable to the Board of Peace, which will temporarily administer the enclave during transition. The ISF will train and operate alongside a newly vetted Palestinian police force, consult with Israel and Egypt, secure borders, stabilize Gaza's security environment, facilitate humanitarian aid, and use necessary measures consistent with international humanitarian law to support demilitarization, including disarming Hamas.
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