UN Security Council Approves Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online

The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution endorsing former President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. The resolution, backed by 13 countries including the UK, France, and Somalia, paves the way for the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and a transitional governance body in the Palestinian territory. Russia and China abstained from the vote, while no nation opposed it outright.

The plan proposes the deployment of the ISF to work alongside Israel, Egypt, and a newly trained Palestinian police force to secure border areas, dismantle non-state armed groups, and maintain the safety of Palestinian civilians. Hamas has strongly rejected the resolution, describing it as an “international guardianship mechanism” that undermines the neutrality of Gaza and strips Palestinians of their rights.

The resolution also calls for the creation of a Board of Peace (BoP) to supervise the administration of a technocratic Palestinian committee and oversee reconstruction and humanitarian aid delivery. Financing for Gaza’s rebuilding is expected to come from a trust fund supported by the World Bank.

US Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, described the ISF’s role as central to demilitarisation efforts, including removing weapons and dismantling terrorist infrastructure. Trump hailed the Security Council’s backing as “historic,” highlighting the recognition and endorsement of the BoP.

The resolution, unlike earlier drafts, references a pathway toward Palestinian self-determination and statehood, a point pushed by several council members and Arab nations. Israel, however, continues to oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state.

While the Palestinian Authority and several Arab and Muslim-majority countries have urged rapid implementation of the resolution, Russia and China criticised the plan for its lack of clarity on the mechanisms’ composition and insufficient guarantees for UN participation.

The agreement follows a ceasefire initiated on 10 October, after months of conflict sparked by Hamas-led attacks on Israel. The clashes resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries on both sides, with more than 69,000 Palestinians killed according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

The UN Secretary-General’s office emphasised that the resolution must translate into concrete steps on the ground, advancing a political process toward a two-state solution. Observers note that the resolution represents a delicate and controversial step in an already complex peace process, with the implementation of its mechanisms being critical to its success.