A UN Security Council resolution paving the way for an international stabilisation force in Gaza is nearing completion, but its passage may be delayed due to outstanding disputes over issues such as US military leadership, troop deployment, and a timetable for Israeli withdrawal.
The Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Muslim countries meeting in Istanbul have agreed to provide troops for the force, but only if their participation aligns with their national interests. This stance suggests that some Muslim states may be hesitant to take on a leading role in the stabilisation force without robust guarantees of protection from Israeli aggression.
The leadership of the US has been a contentious issue, with one Western diplomat stating that "I don't think any of the countries will participate unless the Americans are heavily involved in a leadership role". This implies that Muslim states may be willing to collaborate with the US, but only if it provides reassurance on its commitment to protecting the Palestinian people.
The stabilisation force is expected to operate separately from a new US civil military coordination centre focused on humanitarian work. However, the lack of a clear timeline for Israeli withdrawal has raised concerns among Arab states, who believe that a security vacuum will persist unless a comprehensive agreement is reached.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasized the need for an international element to support a Palestinian government in Gaza, while also acknowledging that Israel's reluctance to engage with any force based on its own terms may hinder progress.
The Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Muslim countries meeting in Istanbul have agreed to provide troops for the force, but only if their participation aligns with their national interests. This stance suggests that some Muslim states may be hesitant to take on a leading role in the stabilisation force without robust guarantees of protection from Israeli aggression.
The leadership of the US has been a contentious issue, with one Western diplomat stating that "I don't think any of the countries will participate unless the Americans are heavily involved in a leadership role". This implies that Muslim states may be willing to collaborate with the US, but only if it provides reassurance on its commitment to protecting the Palestinian people.
The stabilisation force is expected to operate separately from a new US civil military coordination centre focused on humanitarian work. However, the lack of a clear timeline for Israeli withdrawal has raised concerns among Arab states, who believe that a security vacuum will persist unless a comprehensive agreement is reached.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasized the need for an international element to support a Palestinian government in Gaza, while also acknowledging that Israel's reluctance to engage with any force based on its own terms may hinder progress.
Im thinkin muslim states are like, "we got ur back"... but only if you got our backs too 
meanwhile, arab states are all "hold up, dont forget about the palestinians" 
i feel like they should just agree on somethin already tho, its been like 4 yrs of negotiations and still nothin 
! They're setting up some kind of Trojan horse, where the US gets all cozy with Muslim countries and suddenly everyone's best buds... but what about the real agenda? What if it's just a way to distract us while they quietly push for more Israeli control in Gaza? And don't even get me started on this "leading role" thing - sounds like a euphemism for US imperialism 
. I mean, think about it, if the US is "heavily involved", that means they'll be calling the shots... and who gets left holding the bag?
. It sounds like everyone's just trying to figure out who gets to hold the reins and how much control they get over the whole situation 
. I mean, is it really that hard to agree on a basic timeline for Israeli withdrawal? 
It feels like we're getting nowhere fast 
. And that Western diplomat just casually mentioning the US needing to be in a leadership role? Like, yeah no kidding 
. Can't we just try to find some common ground for once? 
jordan seems 2 b gettin it tho they r all 4 an intl elemnt 2 support gaza gov lol some muslim states r just 2 busy w/ their own interests rn but i dont get why ppl cant see that us needs 2 step up & show it means business 
The US military leadership is a major issue and it's gonna be a nightmare trying to get everyone on the same page. And don't even get me started on the troop deployment – it's like they're trying to throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks 
I don't know, man, I'm just so frustrated by all this back-and-forth 
. it's like they're trying to make everyone else do all the work for them. muslim countries are already offering to send troops, but now they want some kind of guarantee that the us will protect them from israel? come on, can't they see that this whole thing is just going to be a mess no matter what?
. just hope it all works out in the end...
. I mean, who wouldn't want a more stable Gaza? Problem is, all these different countries and powers having their own agendas is just confusing. Like, what's up with Turkey and the US not getting along? And Jordan's like "okay, let's help the Palestinians, but only if we can control it". 
. They deserve better than to be stuck in this limbo forever. Fingers crossed the world can put its differences aside and make a real difference in Gaza 
... i mean, one sec, muslim countries r all like "we'll help" but only if it's cool with them 
... i dunno, man, feels like we're just kicking the can down the road again 
. what really worries me is that no one's got a clear plan for israeli withdrawal... if there's gonna be a force sent in, it needs to be done ASAP 
.
. Can't they just make a decision already? It's like they're playin' a game of chicken with our lives 
. I'm gettin' old and I don't have time for this drama 
you need stability before u can move forward, but if ppl don't trust each other, that stability won't come easily 
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. Arab states have valid concerns about a security vacuum persisting unless a comprehensive agreement is reached. The international community needs to do more than just provide humanitarian support; we need concrete action towards a peaceful resolution 
I don't think our Palestinian friends need some foreign army showing up and taking over again. What's the point of having an international stabilisation force if it's just gonna be controlled by the US? 
Just a thought, anyway...
so if some muslim countries are gonna help create this stabilisation force but only if they get protection from israel... doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose of having a force in the first place? 
. everyone's got their own ideas about how it should go down, and no one wants to be the one who's seen as not pulling their weight 
. i mean, if you're gonna put troops in gaza, you've gotta have someone watching your back 