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The United States has reportedly circulated a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council proposing the creation of an International Security Force (ISF) in Gaza with an initial two-year mandate, local media reported.
According to a copy obtained by Axios, the document — described as “sensitive but unclassified” — would authorize participating countries to jointly oversee security and administration in the enclave following months of conflict.
A U.S. official familiar with the plan said the resolution is intended to serve as a basis for negotiations among Security Council members. Washington reportedly aims to bring the draft to a vote within weeks, with the first deployment of troops expected by January if approved.
The proposed International Security Force (ISF) would be tasked with securing Gaza’s borders with Israel and Egypt, protecting civilians, and maintaining safe humanitarian corridors. It would also assist in forming and training a new Palestinian police service to take over local security functions. In addition to these responsibilities, the ISF would oversee a broad demilitarization process—dismantling military and militant infrastructure, decommissioning weapons held by armed groups, and preventing the reconstruction of tunnels or facilities that could be used for future attacks.
Alongside the security mission, the draft resolution lays out a governance and reconstruction framework under a transitional body known as the "Board of Peace." This entity would direct Gaza’s post-conflict recovery by setting rebuilding priorities, managing funding allocations, and ensuring continuity in public administration and essential services. It would support a committee of Palestinian technocrats described as politically independent professionals, tasked with running daily governance under international supervision.
Humanitarian operations and aid delivery would be coordinated through organizations working with the Board, including the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the Red Crescent, according to the draft resolution.
The mission’s regional scope has already drawn Türkiye’s attention, with Ankara signaling its readiness to contribute rather than watch the process from afar.
The Turkish Defense Ministry has repeatedly stated that the Turkish Armed Forces are prepared to contribute personnel to the International Security Force once its structure and mandate are finalized. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in early October that Türkiye plans to join the Gaza mission, noting that Ankara "will closely monitor the implementation of the agreement on the ground" and intends to be part of the force "overseeing the process."
However, Israel has reportedly opposed Türkiye’s participation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have rejected Ankara’s inclusion in the mission, though diplomatic negotiations over the final Security Council text are still under way.
Most recently, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking after hosting regional counterparts in Istanbul on Monday, emphasized that troop contributions will depend on the final wording of the resolution and the clarity of its mandate. He added that Türkiye and several partner countries are working to ensure that any force established under UN authority operates with clearly defined legitimacy and rules of engagement.
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