The United States is planning for the long-term division of the Gaza Strip into two zones: one under international and Israeli military control, dubbed the "green zone", where reconstruction can begin, and another left in ruins, referred to as the "red zone".
Foreign forces will initially deploy alongside Israeli soldiers on the east side of Gaza, effectively dividing the territory with the current Israeli-controlled "yellow line" separating it from the rest. The US military's planning documents outline a concept for an international stabilisation force (ISF) that would serve in the green zone only.
US planners have envisioned a European-led ISF, including troops from countries such as Britain, France, and Germany. An estimated 1,500 British infantry soldiers are expected to form part of the core of the ISF, which will be tasked with securing key infrastructure and overseeing logistics within the "green zone".
However, some experts have expressed concerns about the feasibility of deploying European troops in Gaza due to their countries' historical experiences in similar conflict zones.
The Israeli military is set to "consider conditions for withdrawing" once international security is established in the green zone. The US hopes that a draft UN Security Council resolution giving the ISF a formal mandate will be passed early next week and expects details of troop commitments to follow soon after.
While there are no plans for immediate deployment, one document shows that US planners expect around 20,000 troops to form part of the overall ISF force. It is unclear when this could happen.
A core component of Trump's 20-point peace plan involves international security forces and aid being used to entice Palestinians into areas under Israeli control, a proposal widely seen as having echoes of previous failed US policies in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Foreign forces will initially deploy alongside Israeli soldiers on the east side of Gaza, effectively dividing the territory with the current Israeli-controlled "yellow line" separating it from the rest. The US military's planning documents outline a concept for an international stabilisation force (ISF) that would serve in the green zone only.
US planners have envisioned a European-led ISF, including troops from countries such as Britain, France, and Germany. An estimated 1,500 British infantry soldiers are expected to form part of the core of the ISF, which will be tasked with securing key infrastructure and overseeing logistics within the "green zone".
However, some experts have expressed concerns about the feasibility of deploying European troops in Gaza due to their countries' historical experiences in similar conflict zones.
The Israeli military is set to "consider conditions for withdrawing" once international security is established in the green zone. The US hopes that a draft UN Security Council resolution giving the ISF a formal mandate will be passed early next week and expects details of troop commitments to follow soon after.
While there are no plans for immediate deployment, one document shows that US planners expect around 20,000 troops to form part of the overall ISF force. It is unclear when this could happen.
A core component of Trump's 20-point peace plan involves international security forces and aid being used to entice Palestinians into areas under Israeli control, a proposal widely seen as having echoes of previous failed US policies in Afghanistan and Iraq.
meanwhile, who's paying for that green zone rebuild? sounds like another way to prop up israel without actually helping the ppl living there 
also, what's with the european troops? shouldn't be an issue cuz of history or whatever, but still... it feels like they're just gonna stick another foreign army in a mess that was created by their own govt policies 
... i mean, what about the people who'll be living in the red zone? they're already struggling to survive, let alone have their homes rebuilt 
it's hard not to think that this plan is just another way to control and dominate an already vulnerable population. at the same time, i can see why some countries like britain would want to lead the international stabilisation force - they've got a lot of experience in post-conflict zones 
... but what about the logistical nightmare of having multiple forces on the ground? it's gonna be super complicated 
it's crazy that they're talking about deploying european troops too considering their countries' past experiences in similar conflict zones, like afghanistan and iraq...what if this just ends up being another failed policy? 
It feels like we're forgetting about the people who've been living in Gaza for decades, who have already suffered so much. I hope there's a more peaceful solution on the horizon... 
It's like they're trying to partition the territory into Israeli-controlled zones and leave the Palestinians out in the cold. And now we're talking about a European-led stabilization force? That just sounds like another way for Western powers to exert control over the region. 
It feels like we're just playing into Israel's hands and perpetuating more of the same failed policies that have been going on for years. 
It's time to think critically about these power plays and ask ourselves: who's really behind this plan? 
. They wanna make sure Israel's got its paws on all the power in Gaza, with European soldiers acting as their "enforcers" 
. Don't even get me started on Trump's peace plan - it sounds like a total cop-out 
. The thought of 20,000 troops deployed there is just crazy talk - I mean, have we learned nothing from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq? 
... Like, the idea of dividing it into two zones is already super problematic, you know? One side can be all safe and rebuilt, but the other just gets left to suffer 
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. The fact that Trump's peace plan has echoes of past failures in Afghanistan and Iraq should be super alarming, not just glossed over 
I get it, they're supposed to be helping and all but don't these countries have enough problems in their own zones?! Like, can't we just try something else for once?!
. I mean, think about it, 20k troops or more is a massive investment, but if we're talking about getting stuff done there, like building infrastructure and making sure nobody's causing trouble, I'm all for it 
), then this could really work out. It's all about creating a win-win situation for everyone involved, not just one side 
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i mean, why would they need 20k troops if it's just about security? it feels like they're trying to control the narrative and manipulate the situation... can't trust anything we see on the surface 
And 20k troops, huh? Sounds like the US is really committed to this whole "peace for all" thing... said no one ever. 
Seriously though, I'm not sure what's more concerning – the fact that they're dividing Gaza into two zones or that they're expecting Europeans to come in and save the day after messing up Afghanistan and Iraq. 
? 1k5 & 20k troops... sounds like they're planning a Gaza-sized invasion 
those british guys must be thinking "oh great, we got the iraq mess all wrong, now let's go to gaza"