Trump has repeatedly expressed his intention to rebuild Gaza with the support of international partners, emphasizing that the process will require time and sustained cooperation.
Donald Trump's administration is working on forming a multinational coalition to strengthen stability in the Gaza Strip, with the support of strategic allies
Trump has repeatedly expressed his intention to rebuild Gaza with the support of international partners, emphasizing that the process will require time and sustained cooperation.
The United States has begun planning an international stabilization force for the Gaza Strip, according to two senior advisers from Donald Trump's administration who confirmed the information to Reuters. The plan, part of the Republican president's 20-point program for Gaza, envisions U.S. support with up to 200 personnel (90.7 kilograms), although without a direct presence in the enclave.
During a briefing with journalists, the advisers indicated that the situation in the area remains tense, with sporadic clashes between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists. "We are seeking basic stabilization of the situation. The international force is beginning to take shape," one of the officials explained.
According to the sources, Washington is holding talks with Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, and Azerbaijan to join the coalition. The goal is to create a regional cooperation framework that will ensure security and assist in reconstruction efforts.
Currently, about two dozen U.S. troops are already in the region performing coordination and advisory roles. "We want to involve all local partners who wish to participate. This effort is not just about military presence, but also about diplomatic and humanitarian engagement," they stated.
The proposal also includes the creation of safe zones for civilians, especially after the killing of seven men in Gaza City accused by Hamas of collaborating with Israel. According to the advisers, no Gaza resident will be forcibly displaced, and a reconstruction process is expected to begin in areas free of activists.
In a conference from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump confirmed that Hamas is searching for the bodies of Israeli hostages in Gaza and demanded their immediate disarmament. "We want them to hand over their weapons. They have agreed to do so; now they must fulfill it. If they don't, we will," he warned.
The president explained that international mediators are working to recover the victims' remains under extremely difficult conditions, with areas devastated by fighting and collapsed tunnels. "They are digging and finding many bodies under the rubble. It is a gruesome and complex process," he added.
U.S. officials denied accusations of violating the ceasefire. In statements to Times of Israel, an adviser explained that the delay in returning the remains was foreseeable due to the level of destruction in the Strip.
"The understanding was to release all living hostages, which was fulfilled. Now we are working with mediators and exchanging Israeli intelligence to locate the remaining bodies," he specified.