Mon Apr 28 14:15:09 UTC 2025: ## International Call for Peacekeeping Force in Gaza and West Bank Amidst Ongoing Atrocities

**Ramallah, Occupied Palestinian Territories** – Amidst escalating violence and what many are calling a genocide in Gaza and the West Bank, a growing international movement is demanding the deployment of a UN peacekeeping force to protect Palestinian civilians. The call, backed by health professionals, Palestinian NGOs, Arab League members, and human rights organizations, comes as the situation reaches “unprecedented urgency and extremity,” according to multiple sources.

The proposed force would serve as a “human shield,” preventing further atrocities and providing humanitarian aid access. This contrasts sharply with the US proposal to send troops to “take over” Gaza, a move deemed an illegal invasion that would only exacerbate the conflict.

While the demand is rooted in international law and the UN’s responsibility to protect populations from genocide, significant hurdles exist. A UN Security Council resolution is necessary for deployment, but a US veto is almost certain. This necessitates alternative strategies, focusing on a UN General Assembly resolution in May, despite the US’s considerable influence.

Critics point to the problematic history of UN peacekeeping missions, often used as tools of imperial control. However, proponents argue for a radical reimagining of peacekeeping, proposing a neutral, multinational force, excluding states complicit in the violence, and funded through South-South alliances. This would bypass the Security Council and directly challenge US hegemony.

The article highlights several models, including a proposal from Palestinian and international health workers for a mission focused on shielding civilians and restoring humanitarian corridors. Simultaneously, Egyptian civilians have expressed readiness to participate in a civilian protection force, indicating strong grassroots support.

While acknowledging the immense challenges, the article concludes that inaction is unacceptable. The alternative, it argues, is the continuation of the ongoing violence and the potential for complete extermination of the Palestinian population. The urgent need for a protective force demands immediate action, utilizing both formal UN channels and unconventional alliances to ensure Palestinian lives are protected.

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