U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that an international stabilization force will soon deploy to the Gaza Strip to oversee the fragile ceasefire and assist in rebuilding the war-ravaged enclave.

The move, he said, aims to secure “lasting peace and stability” after two years of devastating conflict that has left much of Gaza in ruins.

Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump stated that the ceasefire, brokered last month, was “largely holding,” and issued a stern warning that “Hamas will face serious consequences if it fails to meet its commitments.”

According to Reuters, the Trump administration has submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), outlining a 20-point plan that details the mission’s mandate. The plan envisions a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the deployment of multinational peacekeeping units to supervise humanitarian aid delivery, maintain security, and facilitate early reconstruction.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that several countries have volunteered to participate in the mission, though he declined to disclose their names pending UN authorization. “Progress is being made at the UN to establish the legal framework for this mission,” Rubio said, expressing optimism about the timeline for deployment.

A senior U.S. official told the Associated Press that the proposed stabilization force would replace Israeli troops on the ground, marking a major political and military shift after years of occupation. “This step is meant to enable the restoration of local governance and ensure unrestricted humanitarian access,” the official said.

The initiative stems from the October 10 ceasefire agreement, reached through indirect negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, with the mediation of Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar. The deal brought an end to Israel’s two-year-long offensive on Gaza — an onslaught that human rights groups have described as one of the most destructive military campaigns in modern history.

Since October 7, 2023, Gaza has suffered staggering human losses, with over 238,000 Palestinians killed or wounded, the majority of them women and children. More than 11,000 people remain missing under the rubble of bombed residential areas, according to Palestinian authorities.

The second phase of the ceasefire agreement is expected to include the creation of a “community support committee”, tasked with coordinating international aid and supervising reconstruction efforts. However, Palestinian factions have cautioned that any governance structure lacking national unity and true sovereignty could be vulnerable to political interference and manipulation.

Observers warn that despite Washington’s promises, continued Israeli violations could undermine the fragile truce. Analysts have voiced concern that without firm international guarantees, Gaza risks sliding back into chaos — a scenario that could erase fragile gains toward stability and reconstruction.

As diplomatic momentum builds, the coming weeks will test whether the international community’s intervention can finally bring respite to Gaza’s long-suffering population — or whether the enclave will once again be left to bear the burden of unfulfilled promises and renewed conflict. (ILKHA)