International Stabilization Force

On November 17, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2803 (2025), endorsing the US-backed “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” establishing a new transitional Board of Peace and authorizing an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to oversee governance, reconstruction and security efforts in the Gaza Strip – The resolution received 13 votes in favor, with China and Russia abstaining. The resolution stipulates that the BoP and ISF's "presences authorized by this resolution shall remain authorized until Dec. 31, 2027, subject to further action by the Council, and (that) any further reauthorization of the ISF be in full cooperation and coordination with Egypt and Israel and other Member States continuing to work with the ISF.”

The ISF has been envisioned as a multinational force that would deploy to Gaza to help train police, secure the borders, maintain security by helping demilitarize Gaza, protect civilians and humanitarian operations, including securing humanitarian corridors, among additional tasks as may be necessary in support of Trump’s Comprehensive Plan. In theory, this security body will work with Israel and Egypt to “demilitarize” the Gaza Strip and will reportedly train a Palestinian police force.