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NEW | France and Britain, in coordination with the United States, are working to finalize a UN Security Council resolution in the coming days to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, French officials said Thursday. The plan comes as a fragile U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds, with early preparations underway to stabilize the enclave. French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux emphasized the need for a UN mandate to provide legal legitimacy and encourage contributions from other countries. The force would not be a traditional UN peacekeeping mission funded by the world body, but a Security Council-backed international deployment, similar to past missions in Haiti, with authorization to “take all necessary measures” to fulfill its mandate. Countries in discussions to contribute include Indonesia, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Azerbaijan, and Italy, with Indonesia previously offering 20,000 troops if a UN resolution is passed. Currently, a small U.S. contingent is in the region to assist with coordination and oversight of the operation. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer noted the force will take time to organize, as the terms of reference and operational details are still being finalized. The initiative follows a recent UN General Assembly endorsement promoting a two-state solution and supporting the deployment of a temporary international stabilization mission in Gaza. Source : Reuters