Israel UN Security Council secures Gaza peace plan
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution to safeguard US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.
17.11.2025, 23:54
17.11.2025, 23:55
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In New York, 13 member states of the Council voted in favour of the proposal put forward by the USA, which also provides for a force of international soldiers to stabilize the ceasefire. Russia and China abstained.
Most recently, the G7 countries of economically strong democracies, among others, had campaigned for the Middle East peace plan for the Gaza Strip to be quickly secured by a UN Security Council mandate. In addition to the disarmament of Hamas, the second phase of the plan also provides for a force of international soldiers for stabilization and a transitional government of Palestinian technocrats.
However, there are still numerous points of contention - including the disarmament of Hamas, the complete withdrawal of Israel's army from the area and the future of the Gaza Strip. There had been criticism from Israel before the resolution was passed because it talks about "a credible path to Palestinian self-determination and statehood".
Progress for the Middle East peace process
The adoption of the resolution is a success for the committee, which has repeatedly shown itself to be strongly divided on the issue in recent years, and a clear sign that the peace process in the Middle East can build on broad support.
The USA had campaigned aggressively for the adoption of its resolution, which ultimately came as a surprise to many. The paper was a "lifeline" for the region and a delay would cost lives, said US Ambassador Mike Waltz at the meeting.
In the run-up to the meeting, it had long looked as if the resolution might fail. Russia and China, among others - both veto powers in the Security Council - had signaled their dissatisfaction and Russia had even introduced its own draft resolution, which was not put to a vote.
