UN Security Council Endorses US-Backed Plan for Gaza Peace, Amid Hamas Opposition
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The UN Security Council has adopted a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to bring peace to Gaza. The resolution authorizes an international stabilization force to oversee the enclave's reconstruction and demilitarization. The US plan, which includes a 20-point program for Gaza, aims to end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas and pave the way for Palestinian self-determination. Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and a hostage-release deal as part of the plan. However, Hamas has expressed opposition to the resolution, stating that it imposes an international guardianship mechanism on Gaza and rejects the idea of disarming its fighters. The militant group views its fight against Israel as legitimate resistance. The resolution, which includes Trump's 20-point plan as an annex, aims to 'chart a possible pathway for Palestinian self-determination,' according to US Ambassador Mike Waltz. Russia and China abstained from the vote, while the Palestinian Authority welcomed the resolution and expressed its readiness to implement it. The resolution has sparked controversy in Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirming his opposition to a Palestinian state and pledging to demilitarize Gaza. The resolution's text also references a future possibility of statehood for the Palestinians, which is seen as a 'credible pathway' once certain conditions are met. The UN resolution is seen as crucial in legitimizing a transitional governance body and reassuring countries considering sending troops to Gaza. The international stabilization force, authorized by the resolution, is expected to ensure a process of demilitarizing Gaza, including decommissioning weapons and destroying military infrastructure. The US has promised to establish a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful coexistence. Trump celebrated the vote as 'a moment of true Historic proportion' and hinted at upcoming announcements related to the plan.
