The United States has drafted a United Nations resolution that would authorize a two-year mandate for a transitional governance body and an international stabilization force (ISF) in Gaza, according to a document reviewed by Reuters. The draft, still under development, has been shared with select countries but has not yet been formally circulated to the UN Security Council for negotiation.

Key Elements of the Draft Resolution

• The resolution would establish a Board of Peace transitional administration in Gaza.
• The ISF would be authorized to protect civilians and humanitarian operations, secure border areas with Israel and Egypt, and support a newly trained Palestinian police force.
• The force would work toward the demilitarization of non-state armed groups in Gaza and the permanent decommissioning of weapons, if necessary.

Second Phase of Trump’s Gaza Plan

The draft resolution aligns with the second phase of former President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, following the initial ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas. This phase involves ending Hamas governance in Gaza, establishing the Board of Peace, and deploying the ISF to stabilize the enclave.

While the U.S. has ruled out sending American troops, it has engaged with countries including Indonesia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and Azerbaijan to contribute personnel to the multinational force. Israel has opposed Turkish troop participation, and it remains uncertain which countries will commit forces.

Funding and Reconstruction

The resolution also calls on the World Bank and other financial institutions to facilitate reconstruction and development in Gaza, including the creation of a dedicated trust fund governed by donor countries.

Next Steps

It is unclear when the U.S. plans to formally submit the draft resolution to the Security Council. Adoption requires at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes from permanent members: the U.S., Britain, France, Russia, or China.