The United Nations Security Council is moving forward with a draft resolution outlining a comprehensive framework for the future of the Gaza Strip, centered on implementing a peace plan initially proposed by former President Donald Trump. The resolution, titled "Comprehensive Plan for Ending the Conflict in Gaza," seeks to establish a new international-civilian and security apparatus designed to manage the territory's rehabilitation, ensure regional security, and prevent the resurgence of terror infrastructure. The initiative comes in response to demands from nations like Indonesia and Azerbaijan for Security Council authorization before the deployment of an international stabilization force.
The draft resolution, which has been under discussion among key regional and international players including the United States, Israel, and Egypt, contains fewer than ten articles but introduces several critical innovations. Israel Hayom obtained the draft resolution, which stipulates the creation of a "vetted Palestinian policing force" and mandates that the International Stabilization Force (ISF) will initially receive a two-year mandate. The ISF is envisioned as the sole military force in Gaza under this framework, tasked with the crucial mission of dismantling terror infrastructure and completing the demilitarization of the Strip. The initial mandate for the ISF is set to run until December 2027, contingent upon subsequent renewal by the Council.
The core of the plan draws heavily from the "Trump Declaration for Peace and Stability," more commonly known as the "20-Point Plan." This diplomatic framework is intended to secure broad international backing for a new civilian and security structure. A central feature is the establishment of an International Transitional Governance Mechanism, referred to as the Board of Peace (BoP). This international-civilian body will be responsible for coordinating the Strip's rehabilitation, managing the distribution of humanitarian aid, and monitoring the activity of the Palestinian Authority pending its reform.
A significant focus of the resolution is on the stringent oversight of humanitarian aid. The plan aims to restore the flow of resources to Gaza while implementing robust guarantees that the aid will not be redirected to Hamas or other terror organizations, ensuring it exclusively serves civilian requirements. Furthermore, the resolution calls for the creation of a designated international fund, supported by the World Bank and donor nations, to finance civilian and infrastructure projects necessary for Gaza's recovery.
In terms of local governance, the plan outlines a shift toward fresh Palestinian civilian leadership. Daily affairs management would be executed by a professional, non-political Palestinian committee, operating under the close monitoring of the BoP. The International Stabilization Force itself is designed to function in coordination with Israel and Egypt, with its goals encompassing border security, monitoring demilitarization, blocking terror infrastructure rehabilitation, and supporting humanitarian aid operations. The resolution urges member states to provide the necessary forces, equipment, and resources to back the plan. While the Security Council remains engaged and informed on the matter, a vote on the plan is not expected for at least two weeks, allowing various countries time to seek modifications to the text in line with their respective agendas. The adoption of this "Comprehensive Plan" would represent a major diplomatic effort to secure a lasting peace and stability in the region.
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