Key facts
- The Board of Peace, an initiative by Donald Trump, announced the arrival of tactical vehicles near Gaza.
- The UN Security Council endorsed Trump's peace plan and authorized a temporary international force for Gaza.
- The International Stabilization Force (ISF) is intended to stabilize security, support demilitarization, and protect civilians.
- Hamas expressed hope the force would help end the war and separate Palestinian and Israeli forces.
- Key questions remain regarding the ISF's mission, funding, and confirmed participating nations.
The Board of Peace, an entity established at the initiative of Donald Trump, announced the arrival of tactical vehicles at a logistics base near the Gaza Strip. This development is part of ongoing preparations for a multinational force intended to stabilize the region following a prolonged conflict.
The UN Security Council, on November 17, 2025, adopted Resolution 2803 (2025), endorsing a peace plan put forward by President Donald Trump. The resolution also authorizes a temporary international force, the International Stabilization Force (ISF), to deploy in Gaza under unified command acceptable to the Board of Peace. The ISF's mandate includes stabilizing the security environment, supporting demilitarization, dismantling terrorist infrastructure, decommissioning weapons, and maintaining the safety of Palestinian civilians.
Hazem Qassem, a spokesperson for Hamas, stated that the group hopes this move signifies the beginning of the force's assigned tasks, which include separating Palestinians from Israeli forces and halting Israeli violations. He urged the Board of Peace to commence the actual implementation of the plan to end the war in Gaza.
Despite the endorsements, significant questions remain about the ISF's viability. Experts have raised concerns about the lack of a detailed mission, confirmed participating countries, and sources of funding. While President Trump has indicated that substantial nations like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, and Indonesia are on board, only Turkey and Indonesia have publicly expressed willingness to participate, with conditions attached. Jordan's King Abdullah has stated his country's troops would not operate inside Gaza, and Israel has ruled out Turkey's involvement.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro emphasized the critical need for a transitional security force to prevent a security vacuum, a sentiment echoed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated, "There is no plan B."