Archive · 6 Nov 2025
US Presents Gaza Stabilization Force Plan to UNSC Amidst Regional Talks
The United States is going to show other countries at the United Nations a plan for a special group of soldiers to help keep peace in Gaza.
This plan, from President Trump, would have these soldiers stay for at least two years.
They would help protect people, train new police, and make sure weapons are taken away from groups that are not governments.
Some countries from the Middle East are joining the US to show they support this idea.
Meanwhile, a top spy from Turkey met with leaders from Hamas in a different city.
They talked about what to do next to make a pause in fighting in Gaza work better.
This is because a previous deal for swapping prisoners and stopping fighting has not fully worked out, with both sides having problems.
The US will present a draft UN Security Council resolution for an international stabilization force in Gaza with a mandate of at least two years.
The proposed force aims to protect civilians, train a new Palestinian police force, demilitarize Gaza, and decommission weapons from non-state armed groups.
Representatives from Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE will join the US in presenting the resolution to the UNSC.
Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met with Hamas negotiating team head Khalil Al-Hayya in Istanbul to discuss the next phases of a Gaza ceasefire plan.
The first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal, which involved prisoner exchanges and partial Israeli withdrawal, is facing issues with Hamas failing to return all hostage remains and ceasefire violations.
- Who
- The United States, with representatives from Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates; Turkey's intelligence chief met with Hamas' negotiating team head.
- What
- The US will present a draft UN Security Council resolution for an international stabilization force in Gaza. Separately, Turkish and Hamas officials discussed the next phases of a Gaza ceasefire plan.
- When
- Wednesday (US plan presentation and Turkish-Hamas meeting); October 10 (first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal came into effect)
- Where
- United Nations Security Council (for US plan); Istanbul (for Turkish-Hamas meeting); Gaza Strip (context for stabilization force)
- Why
- To provide a mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza as part of President Trump's plan to halt the war and to discuss the implementation of the next phases of a Gaza ceasefire.
US Position
Hamas/Turkey Position
Stabilization Force Mandate
US Position
The US draft resolution proposes an international stabilization force in Gaza with a mandate for at least two years, aimed at demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and decommissioning weapons from non-state armed groups.
Hamas/Turkey Position
While not directly addressed in relation to the US plan, Turkey's intelligence chief met with Hamas to discuss the next phases of a Gaza ceasefire plan, indicating separate ongoing negotiations and considerations for the future of Gaza.
Role of the Force
US Position
The proposed international force would protect civilians, train a new Palestinian police force, and undertake additional necessary tasks to support a Gaza agreement, potentially involving troops from multiple countries.
Hamas/Turkey Position
Discussions between Turkey and Hamas focused on ensuring the smooth operation of a ceasefire and overcoming existing problems, suggesting a focus on immediate de-escalation and resolution of current issues rather than a long-term stabilization force with demilitarization as a primary goal.
- US President
- Donald Trump
- UN Body
- UN Security Council (UNSC)
- Proposed Force Mandate Duration
- At least two years
- Key Tasks of Proposed Force
- Protecting civilians, training new Palestinian police force, demilitarizing Gaza Strip, permanent decommissioning of weapons from non-state armed groups
- Participating Regional Representatives
- Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
- Turkish Intelligence Meeting Participants
- Turkish MIT intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin and Hamas negotiating team head Khalil Al-Hayya
- Location of Turkish-Hamas Meeting
- Istanbul
Sources
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