The United Nations Security Council is set to vote in the coming days on a resolution that would formally end the conflict in Gaza and establish the framework for the territory’s future governance. The text, which includes detailed procedures for disarming Hamas, excludes the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from any reconstruction efforts due to concerns over cooperation with terrorism.
Article 7 of the resolution, a key point for Israel, outlines the first formal procedure for disarming Hamas. It assigns the task to Palestinian forces in coordination with Israel and Egypt, alongside the International Stabilization Force (ISF) and a newly trained and vetted Palestinian police force. The plan calls for securing border areas, dismantling military and terrorist infrastructure, and permanently disarming non-state armed groups in Gaza.
Article 6 emphasizes that governance in Gaza will be established through a transitional, non-political technocratic committee of qualified Palestinians, under the auspices of the Arab League. This committee will oversee day-to-day civil administration while avoiding political or national roles.
The resolution also calls on international partners to provide financial and humanitarian support for Gaza’s rehabilitation. However, it specifies that organizations whose personnel cooperate with terrorism will be excluded. Article 3 notes that aid must be used solely for peaceful purposes, and any group found misusing assistance will be deemed ineligible for future operations. While the UN, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the Red Crescent are included, UNRWA is explicitly left out, marking a significant shift in the international community’s approach to aid in Gaza.
The vote is expected to be closely watched, as it could shape the region’s security landscape, the reconstruction of Gaza, and the oversight of humanitarian assistance in a highly volatile environment.
