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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/world/middleeast/un-mandate-gaza-force.html
U.S. Seeks Two-Year UN Mandate for Gaza Stabilization Force
(New York Times) Adam Rasgon - The U.S. is seeking a mandate of at least two years from the UN Security Council for an international stabilization force to be deployed in Gaza. According to a draft resolution, the force would work with Israel and Egypt to ensure the process of demilitarizing Gaza, including the "permanent decommissioning" of weapons from armed groups. It would also train and support Palestinian police personnel, protect civilians and work to secure humanitarian corridors. It was not clear how the international force would ensure that Gaza is demilitarized. Hamas has long regarded giving up all its weapons as tantamount to surrender, with armed struggle against Israel a crucial part of its ideology. A Security Council mandate is seen as necessary to persuade many countries to consider sending troops to Gaza. A number of countries have been skittish about committing soldiers to the force, fearing they could potentially come into direct conflict with Hamas. The draft resolution would also sideline the Palestinian Authority until it completes unspecified changes.