Towards a Palestinian Security and Peacekeeping Force.. A Realistic and Responsible Vision

Introduction

Gaza is currently going through a critical phase that requires clarity of vision and good management more than ever. After a devastating war that left thousands of martyrs and wounded, and caused the collapse of state and community institutions, the question is no longer: who holds the weapon? But rather, who has the ability to rebuild human, political, and social security?

We are faced with two options, with no third choice:

Either we allow chaos and the proliferation of armed groups under various names to return,

or we, the Palestinians, take the initiative to establish a national civil security force, professionally trained, supervised by Palestinian institutions, and working in cooperation with Egypt, Jordan, and our Arab and international partners.

First: The goal of the force

The aim is not to militarize Gaza again, but to protect civilians, ensure internal security, and secure the delivery of aid and reconstruction.

The desired security and peacekeeping force must operate under a clear Palestinian national umbrella, with a temporary, transitional mission, and within a defined timeframe and scope of authority.

Second: The regional role of Egypt and Jordan

Both Egypt and Jordan bear a regional and fraternal responsibility in this historic project.

The two countries have already begun to prepare specialized police forces, consisting of units trained in maintaining civil order, combating crime, and securing crossings and humanitarian corridors.

These units will have a complementary role with the Palestinian security apparatus in Gaza, which today includes about 17,000 officers and security personnel, representing an institutional nucleus that can be built upon rather than replaced.

This regional partnership is not an intervention in internal affairs, but a bridge to pure Palestinian stability, ensuring the sovereignty of decision-making and protecting Gaza from any security guardianship or external administration.

Third: The philosophy of security we want

We are not seeking security through force, but through trust.

We want agencies that uphold the dignity of the citizen before imposing their authority on him.

We want a Palestinian police officer who serves his people, not one who is feared by the citizen.

And we want this system to be built by Palestinian hands, trained and qualified with responsible Arab and international support, rather than being imposed from abroad.

Fourth: Foundations for building the proposed force

1. National legitimacy: Operating under the umbrella of the Palestinian presidency and the National Security Council, in coordination with the legitimate government.

2. Arab technical support: Egypt and Jordan will take charge of training and technical and logistical supervision, without combat authority or field management.

3. Gradual integration: The existing apparatus in Gaza (17,000 personnel) will be restructured according to professional and legal standards, and integrated into the official Palestinian leadership.

4. Limited international oversight: Under UN or European supervision at specific stages of training and follow-up, to ensure transparency and adherence to standards.

5. A defined timeframe: The mandate does not exceed three years, during which powers will be gradually transferred to fully qualified Palestinian agencies.

Fifth: Implementation phases

- Phase One (0–3 months): Assessing the field security situation, inventorying the current workforce, identifying urgent needs, and deploying humanitarian protection units at crossings and relief centers.

- Phase Two (3–12 months): Initiating training and qualification programs, under joint Palestinian-Egyptian-Jordanian supervision, including border control, investigation, traffic management, and community policing.

- Phase Three (Year Two): Integrating trained personnel within a unified Palestinian leadership, and expanding the scope of civil police within cities and camps.

- Phase Four (Year Three): Completing the transfer of full powers to the Palestinian leadership, with a gradual withdrawal of supporting units while maintaining a follow-up and monitoring mechanism.

Sixth: Required guarantees

- A tripartite political agreement: Palestine – Egypt – Jordan, with Arab and international guarantees.

- Dedicated and independent funding: From donor Arab countries and reconstruction funds, to ensure continuity.

- International human rights monitoring: Ensuring the force's compliance with humanitarian law and preventing any violations.

- A joint media plan: To explain the goals of the force to citizens and enhance their trust in it, because security is not imposed, but built on credibility.

Seventh: Expected outcomes

- Restoring internal security and stabilizing daily life.

- Paving the way for the return of civil administration and government institutions.

- Accelerating the reconstruction process through a stable and secure environment.

- Creating a successful Arab model for managing the