Egyptian Minister suggests deploying international forces along Gaza buffer zone to monitor ceasefire.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged on Saturday at the Doha Forum in Qatar for an international stabilization force to be stationed along the Yellow Line, the boundary controlled by Israel in Gaza, to ensure the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel holds.

The proposed international force would have a broad mandate: to demilitarize Gaza, safeguard civilians and aid shipments, secure the territorys borders, and assist a newly trained Palestinian police force.

Norwegian Foreign Minister highlighted that both the force and the Board of Peace should be established this month, warning that the current ceasefire is fragile and unlikely to last in its present state. He emphasized that the stabilization force must operate as a true peacekeeping entity.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan noted that discussions are ongoing regarding the forces mandate and rules of engagement, with its primary aim being to separate Israeli and Palestinian forces along the border.

Qatars Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani described the negotiations on consolidating the US-backed Gaza truce as being at a "critical" stage. He explained that although violence has decreased since the truce began nearly a month ago, a full ceasefire cannot be considered effective until Israeli forces withdraw completely and stability is restored, allowing free movement in and out of Gaza.

According to a draft UN Security Council resolution proposed by Washington, the international force would employ all necessary measures to achieve its objectives in Gaza. US President Donald Trump is expected to announce the establishment of Gazas "Board of Peace" and the next phase of the US-backed plan within the coming three weeks.

The Doha Forum serves as a neutral venue for discussions on conflict resolution, economic disparity, and other global challenges. This years theme, Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress, focuses on translating dialogue into concrete policy solutions, with sessions covering Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and NorthSouth issues.

Author: Benjamin Carter