The United Nations Security Council voted Monday evening to approve President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, a major diplomatic victory providing an international mandate to rebuild the Gaza Strip following two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The vote — from which two of the body’s five permanent members, Russia and China, abstained — of 13–0 in favor of the resolution represents a breakthrough in global affairs as the raging war left Israel largely isolated and under heavy criticism from the international community over claims of genocide, brutality, and other war crimes. Under the Trump administration, however, the United States provided Israel, a key ally in the Middle East, with strong defensive and political support.
The resolution endorsing Trump’s “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict” notably drew the support of regional powers including the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, as well as Indonesia, Turkey, and Pakistan, another member of the Security Council.
The UN Security Council adopted a US-sponsored resolution that endorses a peace plan for #Gaza and a temporary international force in the enclave following two years of war.
Full story⤵️https://t.co/4Lnkm55KFs pic.twitter.com/puuthBFoUD
— UN News (@UN_News_Centre) November 18, 2025
Trump announced the peace deal Sept. 29, before gathering with dozens of other world leaders in Egypt for its Oct. 9 signing.
UN Security Council ADOPTS resolution authorizing a Board of Peace and an International Stabilization Force in #Gaza, as outlined in a United States “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict”.
VOTE RESULT:
In favor: 13
Against: 0
Abstain: 2 pic.twitter.com/mMFeePRfdh— UN News (@UN_News_Centre) November 17, 2025
“Congratulations to the World on the incredible Vote of the United Nations Security Council, just moments ago, acknowledging and endorsing the BOARD OF PEACE [sic], which will be chaired by me, and include the most powerful and respected Leaders throughout the World,” Trump posted to Truth Social. “This will go down as one of the biggest approvals in the History of the United Nations, will lead to further Peace all over the World, and is a moment of true Historic proportion! … many more exciting announcements, will be made in the coming weeks.”
United Nations Security Council acknowledges and endorses President Trump’s BOARD OF PEACE. pic.twitter.com/Qam0XpkLqx
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 17, 2025
United Nations Security Council acknowledges and endorses President Trump’s BOARD OF PEACE.
The newly adopted resolution calls for an International Stabilization Force to enter, demilitarize, and oversee the Gaza Strip. Governance of the devastated region would be implemented according to Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which includes a “Board of Peace” he will reportedly head along with presently undetermined partner nations.
The plan’s first phase established a delicate ceasefire, the release of the remaining living and deceased hostages, a limited withdrawal of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from Gaza City, and increased humanitarian aid.
President Donald J. Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict:
1. Gaza will be a deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.
Should the international community support Trump's peace plan for rebuilding Gaza?2. Gaza will be redeveloped for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough.
3. If… pic.twitter.com/veqhr9MW28
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 29, 2025
The second phase focuses on the disarming of Hamas as the IDF continues to reposition outside a buffer zone surrounding Gaza City. The plan projects a 20,000-troop enforcement force by participating nations — including those with Muslim majorities such as Indonesia and Azerbaijan — by 2026.
“@POTUS [Trump] is advancing real, measurable change in the region. With this vote, we’re closer than ever to achieving a demilitarized, deradicalized, and stable Gaza,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted on X.
Today’s UN Security Council resolution endorsing President Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan is a historic milestone in building a peaceful and prosperous Gaza governed by the Palestinian people—not Hamas. @POTUS is advancing real, measurable change in the region. With this vote,…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) November 17, 2025
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz previewed the resolution as a “lifeline” for Gaza, which he referenced as “hell on earth.” He then praised the Council’s subsequent passage of the resolution as a “significant step towards a stable Gaza that will be able to prosper, and an environment that will allow Israel to live in security.”
Today, the UN Security Council took a historic vote on Gaza, advancing President Trump’s bold 20-Point Plan.
A decisive step toward lasting PEACE! (1/4)https://t.co/zMHc85lioF
— Ambassador Mike Waltz (@USAmbUN) November 17, 2025
The Board of Peace, he highlighted, would “coordinate the delivery of humanitarian assistance, facilitate Gaza’s development, and support a technocratic committee of Palestinians responsible for day-to-day operations of Gaza’s civil service and administration while the Palestinian Authority fully implements its reform program.”
As the only Arab member of the Council, Algeria’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amar Bendjama, thanked Trump for his efforts to bring peace to the region, but continued to advocate for the Palestinian people to be considered as the proposal is implemented.
“Genuine peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without justice, justice for the Palestinian people, who have waited for decades for the creation of their independent state,” he said.
Walz reiterated the role of the United States as the Gaza conflict passed the day’s diplomatic milestone. “We look forward to working alongside the World Bank to that end, as it supports Gaza’s long-term redevelopment even as we address the immediate and dire humanitarian needs.”
“President Trump’s historic 20 Point Plan [sic] marked the beginning of what will be a strong, stable, and prosperous region united in rejecting the path of violence, hatred, and terror,” he continued. “Colleagues—and I say this to the world—This resolution today is just the beginning.”
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