The United States has prepared a draft United Nations Security Council resolution proposing the creation of a two-year transitional governance body and an international stabilization force in Gaza, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
The draft text, which remains under development, was shared with select countries this week but has not yet been formally circulated among the 15 Security Council members, diplomats said. It is not yet clear when Washington intends to present it for negotiation or a vote.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson declined to comment on “allegedly leaked documents,” but confirmed that discussions with Security Council members and partners on implementing President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan were ongoing.
Under the proposed resolution, a “Board of Peace” transitional administration would be established to oversee Gaza’s governance and security transition.
The board would also authorize the deployment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF), mandated to “use all necessary measures”, diplomatic language permitting the use of force, to protect civilians, secure humanitarian operations, and stabilize border areas with Israel and Egypt.
The ISF would work alongside and train a newly vetted Palestinian police force, and be tasked with stabilizing Gaza through the demilitarization of armed groups and the decommissioning of their weapons.
The mission would operate under a unified command, coordinated with Israel and Egypt once operational and security agreements are finalized.
The initiative represents the second phase of President Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. Last month, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement under the first phase of the plan, ending two years of conflict.
The next stage envisions the establishment of the Board of Peace and deployment of the ISF, effectively ending Hamas’ governance in Gaza.
Hamas has not yet indicated whether it will comply with the plan’s call for Gaza’s full demilitarization, a demand the militant group has long rejected.
While the United States has ruled out sending American troops, officials have approached Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and Azerbaijan to contribute personnel to the proposed multinational force.
However, questions remain about whether Arab or other states will commit troops, particularly given Israel’s opposition to Turkish participation.
The draft resolution also calls on the World Bank and other financial institutions to establish a trust fund for Gaza’s reconstruction and economic development, under the governance of international donors.
To pass, the resolution would require at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes from the Council’s five permanent members, the U.S., Britain, France, Russia, or China.
The proposal, first reported by Axios, marks Washington’s most detailed step yet toward implementing Trump’s new Gaza strategy amid ongoing regional and diplomatic uncertainty.
Source: Reuters
Written By Rodney Mbua
