The details:
The proposed force would resemble international deployments in Haiti, tasked with controlling security and combating armed groups.
Egypt is expected to lead the mission, with Turkey, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan also contributing troops.
European nations, including the UK, are unlikely to send forces, though Britain has dispatched advisers to a U.S.-led planning cell inside Israeli-occupied territories.
UK’s role:
Britain is advocating for the long-term goal of a unified Palestinian state encompassing the West Bank and East Jerusalem (Al-Quds).
It has been training Palestinian police units and supports giving the international force lead responsibility for security.
British diplomats acknowledge that disarming Hamas will be the most difficult challenge and are offering insights from Northern Ireland’s disarmament process.
What’s next:
According to the U.S.-cooked plan, Hamas is expected to begin decommissioning heavy weapons and missile launchers, with personal arms addressed later.
Verification may be handled by third parties to avoid perceptions of surrender.
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is being considered for a seat on the “board of peace,” part of Trump’s 20-point plan, which will oversee a committee of Palestinian technocrats.
Regional reactions:
Blair’s role is expected to be confirmed by mid-November during a major Gaza reconstruction conference in Cairo.
The big picture:
The UK estimates that over $67 billion will be needed for Gaza’s recovery, requiring both Persian Gulf donor support and private sector investment.
The relationship between the Palestinian Authority and the board of peace remains undefined.
Legal developments:
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to rule against Israel next Wednesday for halting cooperation with UN aid agencies, including UNRWA.
The advisory opinion, initiated by Norway and backed by a Security Council resolution, may reaffirm Israel’s legal obligation to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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