France Proposes International Force to Replace IDF in Gaza: A Post-War Future

France is actively advancing an initiative to establish an “International Stabilization Mission” to replace the IDF and disarm Hamas in a post-war Gaza, according to a draft of the proposal obtained by The Times of Israel. The plan is designed to operationalize a broader, internationally-backed declaration from July that calls for a two-state solution.

The proposed mission, a key component of France's diplomatic push, aims to create a transitional force that would secure the territory and eventually transfer internal security responsibilities to the Palestinian Authority. The proposal specifically names several Arab states, including Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, as preferred candidates to lead the multinational force.

The French initiative is being discussed amid the ongoing UN General Assembly and a growing international push for a two-state solution. While the proposal has been met with interest in diplomatic circles, its implementation faces significant challenges, including a lack of clear support from key Arab states and staunch opposition from Israel.

Israeli officials have not formally responded to the draft, but sources have indicated that Jerusalem would oppose any plan that does not place Israel in full security control of the Gaza Strip to prevent future attacks. The Palestinian Authority has also yet to comment on the specifics of the proposal.