MANAMA — Jordan and Germany on Saturday emphasized that any international force supporting a future Palestinian police in Gaza under US President Donald Trump’s post-war governance plan must operate under a United Nations mandate.
The force, expected to include mainly Arab and Muslim nations, is intended to train and assist vetted Palestinian police in Gaza, secure border areas, and prevent weapons smuggling to Hamas. The initiative comes as part of a US-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
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Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said, “We all agree that in order for that stabilisation force to be able to be effective in getting the job done, it has to have a Security Council mandate.” He clarified that Jordan will not deploy its own troops due to proximity to the conflict, though it remains willing to cooperate with the international mission.
Speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain, German counterpart Johann Wadephul also supported a UN mandate, highlighting the need for a clear legal basis for countries contributing troops.
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The plan has drawn criticism from UN experts, who last month warned that it risks replacing Israeli occupation with a US-led presence, potentially undermining Palestinian self-determination. The UN has long authorised peacekeeping missions in the region, including UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, which monitors ceasefire agreements.