UN security Council Approves Resolution Backing Trump‘s Gaza Peace Plan
NEW YORK – The UN Security Council on Monday voted to adopt a resolution supporting US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, with 13 member states voting in favor. The plan envisions an international force to stabilize a ceasefire in the region. The resolution was introduced by the United States, alongside key mediators Qatar and Egypt. The US government hailed the vote as “historic and constructive.”
China and Russia, both permanent veto powers, abstained from the vote. Russia had previously submitted its own draft resolution, which was not put to a vote.
the vote is considered a critical step toward solidifying the fragile ceasefire and outlining a future for Gaza following two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas. Several Arab and Islamic nations, considering contributions to the stabilization force, had indicated that Security Council approval was a prerequisite for their participation.
The G-7 nations had previously advocated for a swift UN Security Council mandate for the Middle East peace plan. The plan includes, in a second phase, the disarmament of Hamas and the establishment of a transitional government comprised of Palestinian technocrats.
Key points of contention remain, including the disarmament of hamas, a full Israeli military withdrawal, and the long-term future of the Gaza Strip. Israel had voiced concerns prior to the vote regarding the resolution’s mention of “a credible path to Palestinian self-determination and statehood.”
Despite these concerns, the resolution’s passage is viewed as a important achievement for the committee, which has historically been deeply divided on the issue. It signals broad international support for the Middle East peace process.
US Ambassador Mike Waltz emphasized the importance of the resolution, stating the paper is a “lifeline” for the region and that a delay would cost lives.
The resolution faced uncertainty leading up to the vote, with Russia and China expressing dissatisfaction and Russia submitting a competing draft.
(AP/dpa/saha/dp)
