The UN Security Council approved a resolution endorsing a 20-point Gaza peace plan and authorising a transitional administration and an international stabilisation force, passing 13–0 with Russia and China abstaining. The plan supports a ceasefire that began on October 10 and proposes a “board of peace” — reportedly to be chaired in theory by Donald Trump — until the end of 2027. Hamas rejected the measure as an imposed guardianship, while many states welcomed it but cautioned that the text is vague and lacks direct Palestinian participation.
UN Security Council Endorses Gaza Peace Plan — Widespread Support, Sharp Objections Over Palestinian Role
The UN Security Council approved a resolution endorsing a 20-point Gaza peace plan and authorising a transitional administration and an international stabilisation force, passing 13–0 with Russia and China abstaining. The plan supports a ceasefire that began on October 10 and proposes a “board of peace” — reportedly to be chaired in theory by Donald Trump — until the end of 2027. Hamas rejected the measure as an imposed guardianship, while many states welcomed it but cautioned that the text is vague and lacks direct Palestinian participation.
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Summary: The UN Security Council approved a resolution endorsing a 20-point Gaza peace plan and authorising a transitional administration and an international stabilisation force (ISF). The vote was 13 in favour, with Russia and China abstaining. While many governments welcomed the move, critics — including Hamas, Russia and China — raised concerns about vagueness and lack of direct Palestinian participation.
What the resolution does
The adopted text, which was revised multiple times during intense negotiations, formally endorses a 20-point peace plan that helped open the way for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that began to take hold on October 10. It authorises:
- Creation of an international stabilisation force (ISF) to operate alongside Israel, Egypt and newly trained Palestinian police to secure border areas and assist in demilitarising the Gaza Strip;
- The establishment of a transitional governing body described as a “board of peace,” reportedly to be chaired in theory by former US President Donald Trump, with a mandate running until the end of 2027;
- A reference to a possible future Palestinian state, though the resolution’s language on timing and structure was described by diplomats as vague.
Key international reactions
Hamas
Hamas rejected the resolution, calling it an “imposed international guardianship mechanism” that Gaza’s people and factions reject. The group argued that assigning the ISF powers such as disarming resistance would compromise the force’s neutrality and make it a participant in the conflict in favour of Israel. Hamas also said the plan fails to meet Palestinians’ political and humanitarian demands.
Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office welcomed the vote, saying the resolution would bring “peace and prosperity” by insisting on full demilitarisation, disarmament and deradicalisation of Gaza. The statement argued the plan would deepen regional integration and expand the Abraham Accords, while speeding the return of hostages and ending Hamas’s rule.
Palestinian Authority
The Palestinian Authority said the resolution affirmed Palestinians’ right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state, and it urged immediate implementation that ensures protection of civilians, prevents displacement and allows unfettered humanitarian access. It also called for withdrawal of occupying forces and for measures that enable reconstruction and preserve the two-state solution.
China
China abstained, with its UN envoy Fu Cong calling the draft “vague on many crucial issues,” including the scope and structure of the multinational force and ambiguity over Palestinian governance and the two-state outcome.
Russia
Russia’s UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzia also abstained, saying the plan sidelines Palestinian participation and risks allowing an international force to act autonomously without regard for Ramallah. He warned the text could entrench separation between Gaza and the West Bank and likened aspects of the plan to colonial practices.
France, United Kingdom and others
France said it voted for the resolution to support ongoing peace efforts and address urgent humanitarian needs. The UK backed the measure to advance the proposed plan and urged rapid deployment of the multinational force, immediate opening of all crossings and unfettered aid to Gaza.
United States
Former President Donald Trump hailed the approval on social media, calling it a historic breakthrough and framing it as a major UN endorsement, though his remarks did not mention Israel, Hamas or Palestinian leaders by name.
Indonesia
Indonesia welcomed the resolution’s emphasis on conflict resolution and sustainable peace, stressing the need to involve all parties—especially the Palestinian Authority—and for a clear UN mandate for peacekeepers. Jakarta has previously indicated readiness to contribute up to 20,000 personnel.
Implications and outstanding questions
Supporters say the resolution could help secure a ceasefire, open humanitarian corridors and begin reconstruction. Critics argue the plan is vague on governance, timing and Palestinian involvement, raising questions about legitimacy and long-term political outcomes. How the ISF will operate, the exact composition and authority of the “board of peace,” and the path toward Palestinian statehood remain key uncertainties.
Vote result: 13 in favour, 0 vetoes; Russia and China abstained.