Hamas has revealed its official position regarding the anticipated “peacekeeping mission” in Gaza.
This move follows Indonesia’s explicit announcement of its readiness to send around 8,000 troops to the Strip, bringing the discussion about the identity and role of these forces to the forefront of both political and field debates.
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Acceptance Conditions: Separation Without Political Interference
Bassem Naeem, Hamas spokesperson, stated that the movement does not object to the arrival of these forces but sets strict conditions to ensure they do not become a tool for altering the internal status quo.
Naeem emphasized that the role of these forces should be limited to acting as a “buffer force” along the borders to separate the sides, maintain the ceasefire, and prevent a return to conflict.
He warned that any interference in Palestinian internal affairs—civil, security, or political—would compel Palestinians to view these forces as a “substitute for occupation” rather than a peacekeeping force.
Factional Consensus and Unified Position
Naeem noted that this position is not solely Hamas’s but reflects a consensus among all Palestinian factions, which have met on multiple occasions to coordinate their visions for the future of the Strip.
This consensus reflects collective concerns over attempts to impose international guardianship that would undermine Palestinian sovereignty on the ground. According to statements, Palestinian factions’ acceptance of friendly countries like Indonesia remains contingent on adherence to a plan that prevents interference in national decision-making.
Future of the International Force and Participating Countries
As discussions continue regarding the composition of the force, which may include troops from more than 12 countries, the main challenge remains whether these parties can balance the demands of the Trump plan with the factions’ conditions on the ground.
Deploying thousands of troops to a complex geography like Gaza requires clear security protocols to prevent friction with the local population.
Under these circumstances, the proposed “Peace Council” appears to be the coordinating umbrella for the operation of these forces, with careful avoidance of any “political ventures” that could undermine trust with Palestinian field forces, which might risk the entire peacekeeping mission’s success.
