Security Council Votes On Gaza Peace Plan

President Donald Trump secured a major international win this week when the United Nations Security Council voted to support his 20-point peace plan for Gaza. The resolution passed on Monday with 13 countries in favor and no vetoes, while only Russia and China abstained. The vote comes after months of negotiations and rising pressure to end the long-standing conflict in the region.

Trump’s plan outlines a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, establishes a path toward the possible creation of a Palestinian state, and introduces the deployment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF). This force would help secure Gaza, disarm non-state groups, and support humanitarian aid delivery. It also includes the formation of a “Board of Peace,” a temporary governing body which, according to Trump, he would chair through 2027.

On his Truth Social account, President Trump celebrated the vote as a global achievement, calling it “one of the biggest approvals in the History of the United Nations.” He said the plan would promote peace around the world and shared his excitement about upcoming announcements related to the new peace board.

Trump credited the success of the deal to his team, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The two recently met with Hamas and Qatari officials in Egypt to finalize the details. U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz praised the outcome, describing Gaza as “a hell on Earth” after years of war, and saying the new plan is a “bold, pragmatic blueprint” that replaces rubble and despair with hope and security.

The ceasefire, which took hold on October 10, has already led to the release of 45 hostages by Hamas, according to Waltz. He said more hostages are expected to be returned soon. Despite ongoing violence and tensions in the West Bank, the administration considers the ceasefire a key first step in a larger peace effort.

The resolution also includes provisions for Palestinian self-determination, but only after the Palestinian Authority carries out a list of reforms. Once those reforms are complete and Gaza begins its recovery, the plan says a pathway to statehood may be considered. This part of the deal sparked debate among member nations. Countries like France, Guyana, Pakistan, and Slovenia reportedly had concerns about vague language surrounding a Palestinian state, but agreed to support the resolution after pressure from Arab and Muslim nations.