UN 'Stabilisation Force' in Gaza: New Name, Same Old Occupation?
According to Al Jazeera, a UNSC resolution backs an 'international stabilisation force' for Gaza (Al Jazeera, 2025). This is framed as a critical step, but it glosses over a familiar historical pattern: external powers dictating the future of Palestinians. We've seen 'interim administrations' and 'peacekeeping forces' before, often leading to continued Israeli dominance, not genuine Palestinian
sovereignty. The US, which routinely vetoes resolutions critical of Israel, appears to greenlight this one—a curious shift when Palestinian self-determination isn't on the agenda. Historically speaking, 'stabilisation' has rarely equated to liberation for the occupied. Remember the 'international guarantees' for Palestinian rights that evaporated after previous conflicts, or the endless 'peace
processes' that solidified Israeli control? This 'stabilisation force' sounds suspiciously like a fresh coat of paint on continued management of a population under siege, rather than an effort to end the root causes of instability: occupation and blockade. How many 'stabilisation forces' are needed before the international community addresses the actual instability caused by unchecked power?