The UAE, US, and Israel held a meeting in Abu Dhabi to discuss post-war plans for Gaza, with the UAE signaling willingness to send peacekeeping forces. Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan hosted the meeting with top US and Israeli officials, following an opinion article in The Financial Times supporting the deployment of an international force in Gaza for “law and order.” Lana Nusseibeh proposed the international force could assist in achieving a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine. However, her pre-conditions for peacekeeping contradict Israel’s current stance. Despite skepticism, there is progress in recruiting Gulf states for Gaza’s security and reconstruction.
The US is working on a post-war security plan for Gaza led from Cairo, Egypt, and considering relocating the Palestinian Authority’s security forces under Centcom’s responsibility. Bahrain has expressed willingness to deploy peacekeepers to Gaza. The UAE’s openness about participating in an international force is a turnaround from earlier reluctance due to Netanyahu’s claims. The latest developments indicate potential advancements in international cooperation for stabilizing Gaza.