UN Security Council Passes US-Backed Resolution on Trump's Gaza Peace Plan Amid Controversy
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In a closely watched vote, the UN Security Council has adopted a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to bring peace to Gaza. The resolution, which authorizes an international stabilization force, aims to stabilize the region and pave the way for a potential Palestinian state. The plan, which has been agreed upon by Israel and Hamas, includes a ceasefire, hostage release, and demilitarization of Gaza. While the resolution has garnered support from the Palestinian Authority, it has faced opposition from Israel due to its mention of a future Palestinian state. The text of the resolution also states that conditions may be ripe for a 'credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood' once the Palestinian Authority has implemented reforms and Gaza's redevelopment has progressed. The resolution has sparked controversy, with Hamas denouncing it as a step toward foreign guardianship over the territory and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterating Israel's opposition to a Palestinian state. The resolution's passage, however, marks a crucial step towards implementing Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza, which includes a transitional governance body and international stabilization force. Russia, which holds a veto on the Security Council, abstained from the vote, allowing the resolution to pass. The US has pledged to establish a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a 'political horizon for peaceful and prosperous coexistence'.
