A newly drafted UN resolution proposes granting the United States and allied partners a wide mandate to oversee governance and security operations in Gaza, according to early details emerging Monday.
The proposal, still under negotiation, aims to establish an international framework to stabilize Gaza, coordinate humanitarian relief, and rebuild civil institutions while ensuring security control remains in the hands of a US-backed coalition. Supporters argue the mandate is necessary to prevent Hamas from regaining influence and to manage Gaza’s postwar landscape until local governance can be restored.
Critics — including some countries within the UN — warn the plan risks creating a long-term foreign administration with insufficient Palestinian representation. They caution that without a clear timeline or transition structure, the resolution could trigger diplomatic backlash across the region.
The measure follows months of debate over who should assume authority in Gaza after ongoing military operations. Israeli officials have publicly opposed taking direct responsibility for civilian governance but have insisted any framework must guarantee demilitarization and prevent a Hamas resurgence.
The draft resolution is expected to undergo significant revisions before any vote, as member states negotiate the scope of authority, duration, and oversight mechanisms. If approved, it would represent one of the broadest international mandates in the region in decades.
