The Security Council will vote on Monday on a U.S. draft resolution to authorize an international force in Gaza.

The United Nations Security Council will vote on Monday on a draft resolution prepared by the United States regarding the future of the Gaza Strip.

The American draft resolution welcomes the establishment of a "Peace Council" as a "transitional governing authority" in Gaza.

The draft authorizes the "Peace Council" to create a temporary international force to stabilize the region.

The draft outlines the council's responsibilities in governance and reconstruction, requiring it to oversee a "Palestinian technocratic committee" responsible for daily administration, coordinating public services and humanitarian aid, and implementing economic recovery and redevelopment programs.

The draft also encourages the provision of international financial support for reconstruction, requesting the World Bank and other institutions to establish a "trust fund" managed by donor entities dedicated to the redevelopment of Gaza.

The American draft mandates international security forces to assist in monitoring the ceasefire in Gaza, securing border areas, protecting civilians including humanitarian operations, and supporting disarmament efforts.

This process includes the destruction of military infrastructure, the permanent disposal of weapons belonging to non-governmental armed groups, training and supporting selected Palestinian police units, and carrying out "any additional tasks that may be necessary" to support the comprehensive plan.

The American draft also states that the international protection and police force "will be funded through voluntary contributions" and will remain authorized to operate until December 31, 2027.

Any extension of its mandate is conditioned on "full cooperation and coordination with Egypt, Israel, and other participating countries."

In contrast, many council members requested a "stronger role" for the Palestinian Authority during the transitional period, emphasizing the importance of its approval as a condition for establishing the Palestinian security force and deploying internal security forces, in addition to reaffirming the two-state solution "as a guiding principle."

Russia distributed an alternative draft that does not directly mention the international force, but "requests the UN Secretary-General to provide a report that includes options for deploying international support forces."

Moscow considered the aim of its draft to be "to modify the American concept to fully align with previously agreed-upon resolutions" in the Security Council.

The United States responded with a joint statement with some Arab and Islamic countries expressing their support for the American draft resolution, a position also endorsed by the Palestinian Authority.

Approval of the resolution requires the agreement of at least 9 members, provided there is no veto opposition from permanent member states.