UN Security Council Backs United States Plan for Gaza’s Future After Years of Conflict
The United Nations Security Council has approved a United States led plan that lays out a new framework for stabilising and governing Gaza, marking an important diplomatic win for Washington and a major step toward shaping the territory’s future after two years of war. Thirteen members voted in favour of the resolution, while Russia and China chose to abstain.
The plan, introduced by the administration of President Donald Trump, authorises the creation of an international stabilisation force to help secure Gaza and guide it through a transition period. It also supports the establishment of a temporary governing body that would operate under Trump’s oversight. The blueprint includes a potential pathway toward an independent Palestinian state, though many details of how that might unfold remain subject to negotiation.
President Trump celebrated the decision publicly, calling it one of the most significant approvals in the history of the United Nations. In a social media post he said that the vote would contribute to broader global peace and described it as a historic moment for international cooperation.
The resolution formally endorses Trump’s twenty point ceasefire plan, which aims to reinforce the fragile truce arranged with the help of United States allies. That truce brought limited relief to civilians who endured extensive destruction across Gaza during the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Tens of thousands of people were killed and large areas of the territory were left in ruins.
According to the proposal an international Board of Peace would act as the transitional authority. This body has not yet been formed but would be responsible for overseeing governance matters until local institutions are able to take on the role. President Trump would lead the board during the transitional period. The plan also gives the international stabilisation force a wide mandate that includes border oversight, maintaining security and supporting efforts to demilitarise the territory.
The authorisation for both the board and the stabilisation force is set to expire at the end of 2027, giving international actors a defined window to help rebuild Gaza and lay the groundwork for political and administrative stability.
Reactions from regional governments have been mixed. Some Middle Eastern states have welcomed the idea of coordinated international involvement in Gaza’s reconstruction, while others have expressed caution about the level of United States influence in the process. Analysts say the next several months will be critical as officials begin translating the resolution into practical steps on the ground.
For now the Security Council’s decision represents a rare moment of consensus in support of a new direction for Gaza. Observers hope that sustained diplomatic engagement and international cooperation will help ensure that the transition leads to lasting peace.
