France and Britain refine plans at UN for Gaza force resolution
Summary
France and Britain are coordinating with the US to finalize a UN Security Council resolution for an international force in Gaza to stabilize security following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Key Points
- France and Britain, in coordination with the US, are working to finalize a UN Security Council resolution for an international force in Gaza.
- The international force aims to stabilize security in Gaza following a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
- Discussions are ongoing about the terms of reference and country contributions, including Indonesia's offer of 20,000 troops.
- This force would not be a formal UN peacekeeping mission but authorized by a Security Council resolution allowing the use of force if necessary.