U.S. Seeks Global Support for Multinational Gaza Force Amid Regional Opposition

The U.S. is actively pursuing a multinational peacekeeping force in Gaza under a potential UN resolution, aiming to include Arab nations in funding and personnel to stabilize the region and promote regional cooperation. However, there is significant opposition among local militias in Gaza to the involvement of Qatari and Turkish forces, with leaders accusing these countries of supporting Hamas and labeling them as war criminals. Armed groups operating under Israeli protection, including militias led by figures such as Hossam al-Astal and Yasser Abu Shabab, are challenging Hamas's dominance within Gaza, though they remain weaker than Hamas itself. Israel supports these four armed factions, which coordinate with the Israeli military for supplies and operate in areas beyond the ceasefire demarcation, with the aim of overthrowing Hamas and establishing a new administration in Gaza. While these militias deny direct military coordination with Israel, evidence of Israeli airstrikes aiding their battles against Hamas has surfaced, fueling accusations of collaboration. This complex dynamic highlights the ongoing struggles for control in Gaza and the international efforts to establish a sustainable peace framework involving regional and global stakeholders.