French Foreign Minister: A trained Palestinian police will ensure security in Gaza with international support

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said today, Thursday, that security in the Gaza Strip will be achieved through a trained Palestinian police under international supervision, as part of efforts to solidify the ceasefire agreement and implement the new American peace plan.

Le Drian explained during a press conference that there is "an agreement to achieve security in Gaza by a Palestinian police trained by Canada, Egypt, and Jordan," emphasizing that this force "will work to maintain daily order in the sector" and will be "supported by international forces to enhance stability".

The French minister added that granting these forces "a clear mandate and a specific mission" will be up for discussion at the United Nations in New York, in preparation for issuing an international resolution to form the supporting international force.

Le Drian noted that France will enhance its presence in Gaza in the coming weeks to contribute to stabilizing security, explaining that the Paris meeting, which brought together foreign ministers from five European countries and five Arab countries, was in support of American efforts to end the war.

For his part, French President Emmanuel Macron stated at the opening of the meeting that "the coming hours will be crucial to establish peace in Gaza," confirming that his country is discussing "establishing a temporary governance in the sector with Palestinians without Hamas," adding that the Paris meeting "complements President Donald Trump's initiative that outlines an ambitious path for the Middle East".