After bashing UN, Trump administration says it will ask for mandate in Gaza

The Trump administration is considering seeking a United Nations mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza, a notable shift from its previous hostility toward the organization. According to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the US may approach the UN to authorize a security force composed of troops from Arab and Muslim countries. This move appears to be a concession to partner nations like Egypt, which have lobbied for a UN-backed mission to ensure its legitimacy. The potential request for a UN mandate is ironic given the administration's history of sanctioning UN officials and withdrawing from UN bodies.