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Israel Worried about Weak Gaza Stabilization Force
(Ynet News) Ron Ben-Yishai - The U.S. is not seeking a Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force, but rather a vaguely worded document that would allow the council to endorse the formation of a stabilization force for Gaza established by the U.S. in coordination with Arab and Muslim countries. The original plan presented by Trump concerning the disarmament of Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist groups used the term "disarmament." However, the draft proposal to the council uses the term "decommissioning." This softer and vaguer phrase may allow Hamas to avoid surrendering all its weapons to an external authority. Another point of concern for Israel is the reliance on the UN as the source of authority for establishing the stabilization force. This could give the UN influence over the rules of engagement granted to the force. Israeli officials fear a repeat of the UNIFIL experience in southern Lebanon, where international forces repeatedly failed to disarm Hizbullah. Its presence could hinder Israel's ability to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its military capabilities and infrastructure.