The UN Security Council is set to vote on a draft resolution supporting Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
The proposal, presented by the US, aims to deploy an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to establish transitional governance in the region.
While the US claims several countries will contribute to the ISF, its exact role — whether disarming Hamas or ensuring peacekeeping — remains uncertain.
The resolution forms part of Trump's broader plan that previously helped broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas after two years of conflict.
The draft hints at the potential establishment of a Palestinian state, a point strongly opposed by Israel.
Intense negotiations have surrounded this resolution, with the US warning that a rejection could escalate conflict with Israel.
Aside from authorizing the ISF, the resolution proposes forming a newly trained Palestinian police force in Gaza, which has traditionally operated under Hamas' authority.
Reports suggest part of the ISF's duties would include overseeing the disarmament of non-state armed groups, including Hamas, and safeguarding civilians and humanitarian efforts.
However, Hamas denounced the resolution as a dangerous attempt to impose international control over Gaza, insisting on Palestinian resistance rights and rejecting foreign military presence.
The draft also endorses the creation of a Board of Peace, likely led by President Trump, to manage Gaza's temporary administration and redevelopment.
Under pressure from Arab states, the latest version acknowledges a potential Palestinian state, which drew sharp criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He emphasized his longstanding opposition against any state formation in territories west of the Jordan River.
Trump's plan had initially halted hostilities that flared after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in significant casualties on both sides.
