The Day After in Gaza: Between International Calculations and the Imperatives of Reality

The debate on Gaza is shifting from a ceasefire to the 'day after' phase, with international parties proposing the deployment of an international force to stabilize the situation, secure aid, and support civilian institutions. These proposals face challenges related to acceptance by the parties, legal mandate, and sovereignty. Observers stress that success depends on political consensus, not just an international force, and that security solutions alone are insufficient. The international community focuses on the humanitarian aspect and reconstruction, while regional states view Gaza's future as affecting Middle East security. International visions on future governance differ, but most agree on preventing a return to violence and launching a stable political process.

The debate on Gaza is shifting from a ceasefire to the 'day after' phase, with international parties proposing the deployment of an international or multinational force to stabilize the situation, secure aid, and support civilian institutions during a transitional period. These proposals face challenges related to acceptance by the concerned parties, legal mandate, defining tasks and duration, and the relationship between maintaining security and respecting sovereignty. Observers stress that the success of arrangements depends on political consensus, not just the presence of an international force, and that security solutions alone do not address the root causes of crises. The international community focuses on the humanitarian aspect, as years of war have caused extensive damage to infrastructure and a decline in services, necessitating reconstruction and coordination between international organizations and donors. The region views Gaza's future as affecting Middle East security, and regional parties participate in consultations. International visions on the form of future governance differ, but most agree on preventing a return to violence and launching a stable political process. The article concludes that the success of arrangements depends on balancing security, humanitarian, and political rights requirements, and requires political will and guarantees for implementation.