UN adopts US-backed resolution to deploy international force in Gaza
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The UN Security Council has approved a US-sponsored resolution establishing an international force in Gaza.
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A Security Council meeting is held at the United Nations Headquarters on June 24, 2025. (AP)
The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution, backed by the United States, to authorize the creation of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip.
The resolution was approved by 13 of the 15 Council members, with Russia and China abstaining from the vote.
The resolution aims to deploy a temporary foreign force to oversee security, support reconstruction, and maintain order in the territory. The draft calls for the force to operate for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of extension depending on developments on the ground.
The resolution grants the force a broad mandate, including securing Gaza’s borders, protecting civilians, safeguarding humanitarian corridors, and training a newly vetted Palestinian police force. It also authorizes the use of “all necessary measures” to fulfill these objectives, including dismantling armed groups and seizing "unauthorized weapons".
A key feature of the resolution is the creation of a transitional governance body, sometimes referred to as a “Board of Peace,” which would work alongside the international force to help administer Gaza. The plan also calls for the involvement of international financial institutions, such as the World Bank, to fund reconstruction projects and oversee the management of a dedicated trust fund.
The draft resolution has drawn criticism from Palestinian groups, who argue that it constitutes a form of foreign trusteeship that undermines Palestinian sovereignty. Leaders, including those from Hamas, have voiced concerns that the proposal could limit Gaza’s self-determination and potentially weaken the authority of local governing bodies.
US plot for Gaza in shambles amid continued popular support for Hamas
The Palestinian Resistance movement, Hamas, has seen a notable rise in popular support across Gaza following the latest ceasefire, presenting a major obstacle to US President Donald Trump’s disarmament-centered scheme for the Gaza Strip, the Wall Street Journal reported.
A key driver of increased support has been the restoration of security. In the aftermath of the ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces, Hamas fighters swiftly returned to the streets as internal security and police forces. Their presence curbed lawlessness, restored public order, and reinforced their role as a pillar of resistance and governance.
The overwhelming sentiment in Gaza has favored the stability brought about by the Resistance group’s return to policing duties. Many Palestinians credit the Resistance with safeguarding daily life in the face of external aggression and internal instability caused by the Israeli intentional attacks on civil servants and the arming and supporting of local gangs.
In this context, Hazem Sarour, a 22-year-old businessman in Gaza City, stated, "We witnessed a collapse, thieves, thugs, and lawlessness. No one could stop it except Hamas. That’s why people support them."
