In a potential game-changer for Middle East peace efforts, Hamas has conditionally approved international monitoring of Gaza ceasefire arrangements. Senior official Husam Badran told Xinhua this week that Palestinian factions would accept a multinational force only if it focuses strictly on border security and truce enforcement.
Red Lines & Reconstruction
Badran emphasized three non-negotiables:
🇵🇸 No interference in Palestinian self-determination
🛑 No disarmament of resistance groups
🏗️ Priority on Gaza's reconstruction
The proposed International Stabilization Force – part of a UN Security Council resolution adopted last month – could become operational in early 2026 if final agreements are reached.
Next Steps for Peace
Phase two negotiations would need to address:
🚚 Full Israeli military withdrawal
🗳️ Concrete path to Palestinian statehood
🕊️ Sustainable political solutions
As winter 2025 sets in, over 1.8 million displaced Gazans await progress – their makeshift tents a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict.
