UN Security Council Backs Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan In Landmark Vote

The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s new plan to end the war in Gaza, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough for Washington’s latest effort to reshape the future of the war-torn enclave.

The resolution, passed with 13 votes in favor and none against, saw China and Russia abstain. Its adoption gives international legitimacy to the Trump administration’s 20-point ceasefire proposal, which seeks not only to halt the ongoing hostilities but also to establish a framework for lasting governance and security in Gaza.

A key element of the plan is the creation of an International Stabilization Force, operating under a UN mandate, to maintain order, support humanitarian operations, and oversee Gaza’s transition to a new administrative structure. The force would be tasked with securing the region, supervising the demilitarization of Gaza, and preventing the reconstruction of any military or terror infrastructure. It would also monitor the disarmament of Hamas and its affiliated groups, a measure US officials describe as essential for ensuring sustainable peace.

“The steps outlined in this resolution offer a genuine path to peace for Palestinians, Israelis, and the entire region,” said US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz. “Our goal is to help Gaza build a future free from fear and violence.”

The resolution further emphasises the urgent need to expand humanitarian assistance, noting that civilians in Gaza remain in dire need of food, medical supplies, and shelter. It calls on member states and international agencies to scale up aid deliveries and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers operating in the enclave.

A new “Board of Peace” is also proposed under the plan to oversee implementation, coordinate reconstruction efforts, and guide long-term political and economic reforms.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump hailed the resolution’s adoption as a “historic achievement,” saying it “will go down as one of the biggest approvals in the history of the United Nations” and “mark the beginning of a lasting peace across the world.

(This article is published as part of the Timeline Internship Programme. The author is a postgraduate diploma student in Convergence Journalism in MediaOne Academy in Kozhikode, Kerala.)