UN Security Council Supports Trump's Gaza Peace Plan

Tue Nov 18 2025 02:57:32 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A US-drafted resolution endorsing Trump's comprehensive 20-point plan for Gaza has gained significant backing from the UN Security Council, sparking reactions from global leaders and Hamas.

The UN Security Council has adopted a US-drafted resolution that endorses Donald Trump's ambitious 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which proposes the creation of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) to oversee security and aid efforts. The resolution received support from 13 countries, yet was met with rejection from Hamas. The diplomatic move brings international attention to the ongoing conflict and the complex dynamics involved.

The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution, which endorses Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza.

Included in the plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which the US says multiple unnamed countries have offered to contribute to.

The resolution was backed by 13 countries - including the UK, France and Somalia - with none voting against the proposal. Russia and China abstained.

Hamas has rejected the resolution, saying it fails to meet Palestinians' rights and demands.

The plan 'imposes an international guardianship mechanism on the Gaza Strip, which our people and their factions reject,' the group said on Telegram.

According to reports on the latest draft, part of the ISF's role would be to work on the 'permanent decommissioning of weapons from non-state armed groups' - including Hamas - as well as protecting civilians and humanitarian aid routes.

Mike Waltz, the US's ambassador to the UN, told the Council that the ISF would be 'tasked with securing the area, supporting the demilitarization of Gaza, dismantling the terrorist infrastructure, removing weapons, and ensuring the safety of Palestinian civilians.' The plan also proposes the creation of a newly trained Palestinian police force in Gaza, to operate independently from Hamas.

Trump's peace plan comes as a fragile step to cease ongoing hostilities, which escalated after the October 7 attack by Hamas that killed around 1,200 people. Reports indicate over 69,483 Palestinians have died due to Israeli military actions since then.

This plan raises significant questions about the future of Gaza amidst ongoing conflicts and differing perspectives on peace and security in the region.