The United States has formally commenced negotiations at the United Nations Security Council to establish an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, as part of President Donald Trump’s broader peace plan. The draft resolution, circulated to the 15-member council, seeks to authorize a two-year mandate for the ISF, which would focus on protecting civilians, securing border areas with Israel and Egypt, and supporting a newly trained Palestinian police force. The force would also be tasked with demilitarizing Gaza, including dismantling military infrastructure and disarming non-state armed groups, such as Hamas. A senior US official, speaking anonymously, emphasized regional support for the resolution and expressed confidence in its adoption despite potential objections from Russia and China. The ISF is expected to comprise approximately 20,000 troops from various nations, with the UN mandate being a critical requirement for their deployment. The resolution follows a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which marked the first phase of Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. The US official stressed the urgency of the situation, warning that delays could jeopardize the fragile ceasefire.