Hamas says it wants friendly states in proposed Gaza force
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- Hamas says Palestinians will control security inside Gaza, with foreign forces limited to border monitoring.
- ‘Israel’ opposes any role for Turkey or Qatar in an international force.
Disagreements over a proposed international force for Gaza have sharpened, with Hamas and ‘Israel’ presenting competing visions for post-war security arrangements.
An ‘Israeli’ political source said Tel Aviv has conveyed to Washington that Turkey and Qatar must be excluded from any international force deployed around Gaza. The source described their participation as unacceptable, arguing it would solidify Hamas’ position in the territory and obstruct efforts to disarm the group.
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The same source said ‘Israel’ is prepared to move toward the next phase of a US-backed plan for Gaza, but only after the return of the body of the last captive held in the enclave.
Hamas position on security
Hamas political bureau member Hussam Badran said the movement favors the involvement of states it considers friendly, while ruling out countries seen as supportive of ‘Israel’. He stressed that internal security in Gaza should remain in Palestinian hands.
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According to Badran, any foreign presence should be restricted to monitoring Gaza’s borders with ‘Israel’, rather than operating inside the territory.
US stance
US President Donald Trump said his administration is reviewing whether ‘Israel’ breached the ceasefire by killing Raed Saad, a senior figure in the Qassam Brigades.
Trump also said an international stabilization force is already operating in Gaza, noting that additional countries may be added as discussions continue.
Talks over Gaza’s future security arrangements remain unresolved, as mediators weigh competing demands on governance, disarmament, and the scope of international involvement.
