While the formal 15-point framework often discussed in policy circles focuses on regional integration and economic revitalization, the Israeli government maintains strict security requirements for any international presence in the Gaza Strip. For a peacekeeping force to be considered successful by Israeli officials, it would need to fulfill several core security mandates.
First, the force must possess a robust mandate to prevent the re-militarization of Gaza. This involves active monitoring to ensure that no weapons, explosive materials, or dual-use goods enter the territory. Second, the mission must provide a physical guarantee that militant groups cannot rebuild organized combat capabilities or launch rocket attacks against Israeli civilian population centers.
Third, there must be a high level of intelligence sharing and coordination with Israeli security agencies to ensure seamless border integrity. Finally, the force would need the operational authority to intervene if non-state actors attempt to undermine the peace process. Essentially, Israel requires a mission that functions as a security guarantor rather than just a passive observer, ensuring that any vacuum left by the removal of Hamas is not immediately filled by other hostile entities.
