WASHINGTON – The United States is preparing to table a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the creation of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza “within days,” diplomatic sources confirmed on Wednesday. The proposed force would operate for at least two years, until December 2027, with the possibility of extensions.
According to diplomats, the resolution is accompanied by President Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, which outlines broad goals for post-conflict stability in the region. However, several ambiguities in the draft have already raised concerns among UN member states. The proposal reportedly excludes a UN mandate for the ISF, which would instead operate under a newly formed “Board of Peace.”
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The ISF’s primary task would be to disarm Hamas, but the draft resolution grants it no authority over Israeli military operations in Gaza. It also omits any direct reference to Palestinian statehood or self-determination — elements mentioned only in passing within Trump’s broader plan.
Pakistan and Indonesia have both received the draft, though neither has taken a formal position. Indonesian officials have stated they would not contribute troops if the force’s purpose is limited to disarming Hamas, urging instead for a proper UN mandate and greater UNSC oversight. The proposal’s lack of clarity has prompted several Muslim-majority nations to call for revisions before any vote takes place.
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