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The peace plan notably authorises the creation of an international force that would work with Israel and Egypt and newly-trained Palestinian police to help secure border areas and demilitarise Gaza.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

However, the two countries could not agree to a deal to demilitarise the region before the referendum could be held.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

He pledged reforms that would "demilitarise, demonopolise and decentralise" the country.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

"How are we going to make peace? How are we going to eliminate these rockets? How are we going to demilitarise and move towards a different future?" he asked.

From The Guardian • Aug. 6, 2014

Mr Lamah, speaking after a trip to Freetown, said the two governments had agreed to demilitarise the area.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2012