The American newspaper "Politico" reported that officials from the Biden administration are exploring plans for security management in Gaza after the war ends. The report mentioned that these plans include forming peacekeeping forces, with the Pentagon helping to fund a multinational force or a Palestinian peacekeeping team. It clarified that Washington remains adamant about not deploying any U.S. troops in the territory, neither currently nor after the war concludes.
Despite American officials having discussions months ago with regional partners about what such a force might look like, none have confirmed participation as the plan has not been finalized. Several Middle Eastern countries have informed the Biden administration that they will not consider involvement unless there is a serious plan for a two-state solution, which is not a priority for the Israeli government that insists on continuing its war against Gaza.
"Politico" noted that the prospect of relying on an international force to manage Gaza faces explicit Israeli resistance, given its experience in southern Lebanon. Washington continues to collaborate with its partners on various scenarios concerning the temporary governance of the sector and the security structure that will handle security in Gaza once the severity of the conflict diminishes.
In recent weeks, there have been initial signs of Israel's engagement in discussions regarding the post-war situation, following ongoing American pressure concerning which entity should assume control over the sector. Among the post-war plans under discussion, President Biden revealed that several Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, are prepared to recognize Israel as part of any future framework for a comprehensive peace process.
