GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: The Muslim bloc has made its position crystal clear — any international peacekeeping or stabilisation force entering Gaza must operate under a formal United Nations mandate. The coalition’s insistence highlights growing unease among Muslim-majority nations over foreign military involvement in the war-torn territory without global consensus and legitimacy.
The discussion emerged as part of ongoing international talks aimed at establishing a Gaza stabilisation mission to oversee security, prevent arms smuggling, and assist in rebuilding governance structures. However, multiple countries including Jordan, Egypt, and Pakistan have cautioned that such an initiative cannot move forward unless endorsed by the UN Security Council, ensuring neutrality and adherence to international law.
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi reaffirmed that while global partners share the desire for long-term peace in Gaza, no plan can be credible without UN authorization. Egypt echoed this sentiment, warning that bypassing the UN could inflame tensions and undermine Palestinian sovereignty.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has reiterated its consistent stance on the issue, emphasizing that any participation in a Gaza mission must align with the collective will of the Muslim world. Officials underscored that Islamabad would only contribute within a legitimate multilateral framework — not under unilateral or politically driven arrangements.
Diplomatic observers view this unified demand as a message to world powers: the Muslim bloc will not allow another externally controlled operation to dictate Gaza’s fate. The call for a UN mandate is not just procedural — it’s about ensuring accountability, regional balance, and genuine support for Palestinian self-determination.
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