"The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the devastated territory and envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state. Russia, which had circulated a rival resolution, abstained along with China on the 13-0 vote. The U.S. and other countries had hoped Moscow would not use its veto power on the United Nations' most powerful body to block the resolution's adoption."
"The U.S. resolution endorses President Trump's 20-point ceasefire plan, which calls for a yet-to-be-established Board of Peace as a transitional authority that Trump would head. It also authorizes the stabilization force and gives it a wide mandate, including overseeing the borders, providing security and demilitarizing the territory. Authorization for the board and force expire at the end of 2027. U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz called the resolution "historic and constructive," saying it starts a new course in the Middle East."
The U.N. Security Council approved a U.S. plan for Gaza authorizing an international stabilization force and envisioning a possible path to an independent Palestinian state. Russia and China abstained while the remaining 13 members voted in favor. The resolution endorses President Trump's 20-point ceasefire plan and calls for a yet-to-be-established Board of Peace as a transitional authority that Trump would head. The stabilization force receives a wide mandate including overseeing borders, providing security and demilitarizing the territory, with authorization for the board and force expiring at the end of 2027. Arab and Muslim countries indicated Security Council authorization was essential for troop participation. The proposal does not set a timeline or guarantee for an independent state.
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