The Crisis Room What’s happened to the Peace Plan for Gaza?
Nov 6, 2025
Discussions delve into the stalled Gaza peace plan and the complexities surrounding the International Stabilization Force. Insights from an Arab official reveal diplomatic challenges, especially regarding Turkey's involvement. The hosts explore the potential of a new Palestinian police force and the regional dynamics influencing the situation. They also invite reflections on the motivations of national security veterans entering politics, highlighting the resilience required in public service amidst personal abuse.
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International Force Faces Role Uncertainty
- The UN draft envisages an international stabilization force to monitor ceasefires and improve aid flows in Gaza.
- Many potential troop contributors balk at confronting Palestinian militias or disarming groups like Hamas on the ground.
Local Police Seen As Primary Enforcers
- Some Arab contributors expect a new Palestinian police to handle disarmament rather than international troops.
- Arab diplomats also see the force's mission as protecting Gaza's population from Israeli actions as much as stopping Palestinian attacks.
Political Barriers Outweigh Technical Fixes
- Reintegrating former Hamas cadres into a technocratic Gaza administration is considered realistic by some diplomats.
- Netanyahu's refusal to work with Palestinian Authority security services is the central political obstacle to phase two.