The United States has resubmitted a revised draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, proposing the creation of a temporary governing body called the "Peace Council" to manage Gaza's civil administration after a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces

According to diplomatic sources, the updated text includes "clearer phases and conditions" for the Israeli occupation forces' exit from the Gaza Strip. It aligns closely with the 20-point "Gaza Plan" unveiled earlier by US President Donald Trump, calling for its "immediate and full implementation" by all parties.

Under the proposal, the Peace Council would serve as a transitional entity empowered to form temporary executive bodies for Gaza's governance. The council is slated to operate until the end of 2027, coordinating with international partners to reconstruct vital infrastructure and restore public services. The draft urges UN member states and global institutions to offer financial and technical assistance, while calling on the World Bank and other donors to set up a dedicated reconstruction fund for Gaza.

The resolution also demands the resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries "at full capacity" under UN oversight.

A key component involves establishing an international stabilization force under a unified command, which would collaborate with Egypt and Israeli authorities to "ensure disarmament and protect civilians."

Several Security Council members, including Russia and China, voiced strong reservations, accusing the plan of extending "US control over Gaza through international cover."

Egypt and Turkey insisted that any international presence must be temporary and purely humanitarian, prioritizing a complete Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian self-governance.

The United Kingdom and France offered cautious support for the US initiative but emphasized that any peace mechanism must adhere to international law and the two-state solution framework.

The current ceasefire in Gaza, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye, has held since the Sharm el-Sheikh Agreement on October 10, 2025. However, Israeli forces continue military operations and impose restrictions on humanitarian access to the enclave.

President Trump stated this week that the "international stability force will arrive in Gaza soon," declaring that "so far, everything is going according to plan."

Observers describe the Peace Council and stabilization force as a new chapter in Washington's efforts to bolster its influence in Gaza under the banner of stabilization, even as Israeli control over security and borders persists. (ILKHA)