UN Security Council approves US-backed plan for Gaza
The UN Security Council has passed a US-drafted resolution to establish a Peace Committee and an International Stability Force for Gaza. The vote saw 13 members in favor, while permanent members Russia and China abstained. The decision, which outlines a transitional administration until at least the end of 2027, has been met with criticism from Hamas and some nations who argue it undermines Palestinian sovereignty.
The United Nations Security Council has endorsed a US-sponsored resolution for the post-war governance of Gaza, creating a new international framework to oversee the strip's stabilization and reconstruction. The resolution, which secured 13 votes in favor, establishes a Peace Committee to administer Gaza and an International Stability Force (ISF) to provide security. The move, however, was not met with full consensus, as permanent council members Russia and China chose to abstain from the vote.
Abstentions and criticisms
The two abstaining powers voiced significant reservations about the US plan for Gaza. Russia's UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, expressed concern over the lack of a clear timeline for transferring control to the Palestinians and warned that the ISF could operate with excessive autonomy from the Palestinian Authority. China's representative, Fu Cong, echoed these sentiments, stating the plan fails to adequately reflect Palestinian sovereignty and contains numerous ambiguous points on critical issues.
Hamas reaction and Trump's response
The Hamas group issued a firm rejection of the resolution, labeling it an imposition of international trusteeship. In a statement, the group argued the plan separates Gaza from the wider Palestinian territory and deprives Palestinians of their right to self-determination and an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital. In contrast, US President Donald Trump celebrated the outcome on social media, congratulating the world on what he called an "incredible vote" and predicting it would lead to greater global peace.
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The mandate and the path forward
According to the resolution text, the mandate for the Peace Committee and the ISF is initially set to last until December 31, 2027, with a possibility of extension. The ISF's responsibilities will include securing border areas, stabilizing the security environment, and overseeing the disarmament of military and terrorist infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. The plan conditions the eventual realization of Palestinian self-determination on the full implementation of reforms and the advancement of reconstruction efforts.
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