Gaza Stabilisation

Countries are still negotiating a United Nations mandate for a temporary international force to support Gaza stabilisation as part of a US-brokered ceasefire plan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday.

Speaking after talks in Istanbul with foreign ministers from key Muslim countries, Fidan said the future of Gaza must remain in Palestinian hands. “Our principle is that Palestinians should govern the Palestinians and ensure their own security,” he told reporters. He stressed that the international community should assist diplomatically and economically but avoid creating “a new system of tutelage.”

Focus on Palestinian Leadership
Fidan underlined that Gaza stabilisation should prioritise Palestinian governance and security, not foreign control. The Istanbul meeting, which included representatives from Turkiye, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia, focused on defining a framework for post-war Gaza.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar joined the meeting and called for urgent humanitarian aid and an end to Israeli ceasefire violations. Pakistan reaffirmed its long-standing position on establishing an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders.

UN Role and International Force
The concept of a temporary international stabilisation force refers to a short-term military or security mission deployed to maintain peace in conflict zones. Such forces usually operate under a UN mandate or a regional coalition. The idea is also part of earlier US peace proposals aimed at disarming Hamas and empowering the Palestinian Authority.

Fidan noted that some challenges remain in implementing the current ceasefire, citing repeated Israeli violations. He also expressed hope that reconciliation between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority would help strengthen Palestine’s global representation.

Next Steps in Gaza Stabilisation Plan
According to Fidan, countries are now working to define and legitimise the proposed mission. Once the terms are clear, nations will decide whether to contribute troops to the Gaza stabilisation effort.

Turkiye, a NATO member, has taken an active role in ceasefire diplomacy and aims to support a long-term peace framework for Gaza. The Gaza stabilisation process, officials say, will depend on international cooperation and Palestinian unity to ensure sustainable peace and reconstruction.

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