The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution supporting Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip. The vote was 13 in favor, with China and Russia abstaining.
The plan calls for a new “Board of Peace,” a transitional governance body for Gaza, and an international force to oversee the region’s security and disarmament efforts. It also outlines a possible future path toward Palestinian statehood, although it sets no firm timeline.
Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders welcomed the decision, saying it advances full demilitarization of Gaza and opens the way for peace and prosperity. In contrast, Hamas rejected the resolution outright, calling it an imposed “international guardianship” that strips Gaza of sovereignty and favors Israel.
This marks a rare moment of broad international diplomatic support for a post-war Gaza framework. But the sharp divides over sovereignty, disarmament and regional security underline how many hurdles remain before the plan can be implemented.