Israel is working to obtain a side letter of understanding from US President Donald Trump's administration to accompany the UN Security Council resolution on the future of the Gaza Strip, which is expected to include the demilitarization of Gaza and the mandate for an international stabilization force to enter the territory. This information was revealed to ynet by three diplomatic sources. A similar mechanism was used regarding the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, when alongside the agreement between countries and mediators, an American side letter addressed Israel's freedom of action against Hezbollah and threats from it.

