<h1>International mandate required for stabilization force in the region, countries seek UN backing to enable participation.</h1> Mediators coordinating the Gaza ceasefire, including the United States and partner states, shared intelligence to identify and disrupt an alleged imminent attack. Multiple countries expressed interest in contributing to an international stabilization force but requested clarity on mission scope and rules of engagement; U.S. officials indicated pursuing a United Nations resolution to provide an international mandate enabling broader participation and defining legal authority for deployment.