U.S. officials have circulated a draft U.N. Security Council resolution for setting up an international force in the Gaza Strip for at least the next two years, according to reports by Axios and Israeli media.

Newsweek contacted the U.S. State Department for comment outside normal office hours.

Why it Matters

Seeking a U.N. mandate for the International Stabilization Force (ISF) is an indication that the landmark deal brokered by President Donald Trump is advancing after agreement by Israel, Hamas and Arab countries to try to end the war in Gaza and potentially reshape the Middle East .

The first parts of the agreement are nearing completion with the return of the remains of most Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian bodies after the Hamas release of living hostages for P

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