UN Security Council Approves Trump‘s Gaza Plan, Paving Way for International Force
UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations Security Council has approved a Gaza plan proposed by US President Trump, a move that authorizes the potential deployment of an international force to the Gaza Strip. The resolution passed with thirteen votes in favor, while Russia and China, both permanent members with veto power, abstained.
The vote centers on a 20-point plan agreed upon in early October between Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Hamas.The initial phase of the agreement saw a truce implemented and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. This Security Council approval is crucial for moving forward with the plan’s second phase, which includes establishing a new administration for Gaza and deploying the international peacekeeping force.
The resolution acknowledges the possibility of a future Palestinian state, stating that, following reforms and reconstruction, “the conditions could create a credible path to Palestinian self-determination and a Palestinian state.” The US is tasked with initiating dialog between Israel and the Palestinians to establish “a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous coexistence.”
However, Hamas has already rejected the resolution, arguing that any force aimed at disarming the group would become a party to the conflict rather than remaining neutral. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to a Palestinian state last weekend. Israel is not a member of the UN Security Council.
The plan was approved yesterday, November 17, 2025, with an amendment made later that evening at 11:52 PM.
