The Trump administration is preparing a draft resolution for the United Nations Security Council that would authorize a multinational force to deploy in Gaza as part of efforts to uphold the US-brokered ceasefire and oversee the territory’s demilitarization, according to a source familiar with the discussions.

Under the proposal, the International Stabilization Force (ISF) would be tasked with maintaining security, dismantling militant infrastructure, and training a new Palestinian police force. While US troops would not be deployed in Gaza, they would take part in coordination efforts based outside the enclave, officials said.

Early drafts of the resolution have reportedly been circulated among Security Council members. Establishing the ISF is a key component of Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan, but potential participants have indicated they will only join under a UN mandate.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a recent visit to Israel, acknowledged that several nations had linked their participation to an international authorization, saying the mandate could take the form of either a UN resolution or a multilateral agreement.

Once approved, the ISF would operate under a unified command in close coordination with Israel and Egypt. A US-led coordination center has already been set up in southern Israel, bringing together representatives from nearly 40 countries and international organizations to manage reconstruction and humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza.

According to the draft, the ISF—working alongside the reconstituted Palestinian police—would oversee demilitarization and disarmament operations, including the destruction of Hamas military assets. However, the possibility of direct confrontation with Hamas has made several nations wary of joining the mission.

Diplomatic consultations continued this week as foreign ministers from several Muslim-majority nations met in Istanbul to discuss participation in the proposed force.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said his country and others were “ready to shoulder the burden for peace,” but emphasized that their involvement would depend on “the clarity and quality” of the UN mandate.

Israel, however, has rejected the presence of Turkish troops in Gaza, officials confirmed.

According to Israeli sources, Jerusalem initially resisted granting the ISF a UN mandate but relented under US pressure. Israel remains involved in shaping the draft’s final language and wants to limit the Security Council’s oversight once the mission begins.

“Some countries will try to expand the Council’s role, and Israel will seek to prevent that,” a senior Israeli official told CNN.

The draft resolution envisions the ISF operating until the end of 2027, with its mandate renewable in consultation with Israel, Egypt, and the Security Council.

Analysts say delays in deployment could undermine the ceasefire’s fragile stability.

“Ideally, the force should have been on the ground the moment the ceasefire took effect,” said Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen of the Middle East Institute. “Questions over composition, disarmament authority, and coordination with Israeli forces complicate the mission’s start.”

The proposed multinational force remains central to Washington’s vision of a post-war Gaza reconstruction framework, balancing security guarantees for Israel with governance reforms and stability measures for Palestinians.

Source : CNN