The UN Security Council has approved a US-led resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, greenlighting an international stabilisation force and a transitional governance framework for the enclave.
Central to the plan is the establishment of the “Board of Peace,” a transitional authority tasked with overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction and economic recovery. Member states may join the board, working alongside the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) to demilitarise the region, decommission weapons, and dismantle military infrastructure.
Hamas has rejected the plan, stating it will not disarm and condemning the UN’s move as imposing “international guardianship” over Gaza. This stance risks direct clashes with the ISF, mandated to enforce demilitarisation and maintain security.
US Ambassador Mike Waltz described the resolution as a “pathway to Palestinian self-determination,” envisioning a future where violence gives way to peace. Trump called the vote a “historic moment” and promised further updates on the Board of Peace.
Russia and China abstained, citing concerns over the UN’s limited role in the initiative. The Palestinian Authority’s prior endorsement helped prevent Russia from vetoing the resolution.
Inside Israel, the plan has sparked debate over references to Palestinian statehood. Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s opposition to a Palestinian state while insisting on Gaza’s demilitarisation “the easy way or the hard way.”
The ISF, supported by a coalition including Muslim-majority nations such as Indonesia and Azerbaijan, will operate outside traditional UN procedures under the authority of the Board of Peace. It will coordinate with Israel, Egypt, and Palestinian police to secure borders and gradually allow Israel to reduce its military presence. Humanitarian experts stress that only a force with enforcement authority can maintain order in Gaza’s crisis-hit environment.
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