The United States has drafted a United Nations resolution proposing the deployment of an international stabilization force (ISF) in Gaza for two years under a transitional administration, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
The move aims to support President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan following a recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The two-page draft, which remains under development, was shared with select countries but has not yet been formally introduced to the 15-member UN Security Council, diplomats confirmed. It was not immediately clear when Washington intends to circulate the resolution for negotiation or a vote.
According to the text, the resolution would authorize a “Board of Peace” to act as a transitional governance administration in Gaza. The Board would oversee the creation of an International Stabilization Force (ISF), empowered to “use all necessary measures” — a phrase commonly understood to permit the use of force — to protect civilians and humanitarian operations.
The ISF’s responsibilities would include securing border areas shared with Israel and Egypt in coordination with a “newly trained and vetted Palestinian police force,” which it would help train and support.
Focus on demilitarisation and security control
Under the proposal, the ISF would stabilize security conditions in Gaza, including “the demilitarization of non-state armed groups and the permanent decommissioning of weapons, as necessary.”
The plan marks the second phase of Trump’s 20-point roadmap for Gaza, following an earlier agreement between Israel and Hamas that established a ceasefire and a hostage release deal after two years of conflict.
However, Hamas has not yet agreed to the demilitarization terms or the dismantling of its armed wing — conditions that have been long rejected by the group.
While the Trump administration has ruled out deploying U.S. soldiers to Gaza, discussions are underway with countries including Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and Azerbaijan about contributing troops to the multinational force.
Analysts say the plan’s success depends on regional participation, which remains uncertain. Israel has also expressed objections to the potential involvement of Turkish forces in Gaza.
According to the draft, the ISF would operate under a unified command structure agreed upon by the Board of Peace and in close coordination with Egypt and Israel. The force’s mission status and operational details would be finalized through bilateral agreements.
Funding and reconstruction mechanism
The draft resolution also calls for the World Bank and other international financial institutions to facilitate the reconstruction of Gaza through a dedicated trust fund managed by donor nations.
The proposed financial mechanism would support development projects and rehabilitation of key infrastructure in the war-torn enclave, which has suffered years of destruction amid repeated conflict.
The draft has yet to be presented for voting at the UN Security Council. Adoption would require at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes from any of the five permanent members — the United States, Britain, France, Russia, and China.
A State Department spokesperson declined to comment on the document, saying only that “discussions with Security Council members and partners on how to implement President Trump’s Gaza plan are ongoing.”
The proposal was first reported by Axios, and its eventual outcome may hinge on political consensus among regional and global stakeholders.
