In brief
The UN Security Council has voted to endorse a US-drafted resolution supporting Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza, which includes establishing an International Stabilisation Force (ISF). The resolution received backing from 13 countries, with no votes against it, while Russia and China abstained. The plan aims to stabilize the region post-conflict but has been rejected by Hamas, which claims it undermines Palestinian rights. The proposal highlights the complexities of peace negotiations in the region, including disarmament measures that may affect Palestinian resistance groups.
The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution endorsing Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza.Included in the plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), to which the US claims multiple countries have offered support.The resolution received support from 13 countries, including the UK, France, and Somalia, while Russia and China abstained from voting.However, Hamas has rejected the proposal, stating that it does not meet the rights and demands of the Palestinian people.The group criticized the plan for imposing an international guardianship mechanism on Gaza, claiming it undermines resistance efforts by disarming groups such as Hamas.Part of the ISF's role would involve the demilitarization of Gaza, the protection of civilians, and facilitating humanitarian aid, according to reports on the latest draft.The US Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, emphasized that the ISF's mission includes dismantling terrorist infrastructure and ensuring the safety of Palestinian civilians.The initial phase of the plan encompassed a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, along with the release of hostages, and has been described as a fragile, fragile first step by the US envoy.In addition to the ISF, the draft also proposes the establishment of a newly trained Palestinian police force, distinct from Hamas's current police authority.Trump's peace plan intends to address reconstruction efforts in Gaza following two years of conflict, with funds to be administered through a World Bank-backed trust.Opposition to the plan from Hamas reflects deeper complexities in the peace process, particularly surrounding the recognition of Palestinian statehood, which remains contentious among Israeli officials.