Palestinians reject proposal to introduce Arab multi-national force in Gaza - report
Arab nations propose multinational force for Gaza and potentially the West Bank.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Arab World leaders have put forward a proposal to establish a multi-national force to bring order to Gaza, with potential interest in a similar force in the West Bank. The proposed force would aim to control law and order in Gaza, escort humanitarian aid convoys, and potentially create an alternative to Hamas rule in the region. Discussions have involved Israeli officials, US authorities, and representatives from Arab countries, with an emphasis on a limited transitional period for the force in Gaza. There are also reports of a proposal to deploy Arab forces in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank to aid in launching a peace process and implementing a two-state solution, with the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza being considered. Arab nations seek to demonstrate their commitment to the peace process and engagement in security arrangements for the establishment of a Palestinian state.