UN Security Council to Vote on Trump's Gaza Plan Next Week
UN Security Council to Vote on Trump's Gaza Plan Next Week
The UN Security Council votes on a U.S.-backed Gaza plan as Russia counters with a rival draft, spotlighting a possible Board of Peace and an international stabilization force.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on Monday, November 17, 2025, on a resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. The text under negotiation would build on a ceasefire and envision a Board of Peace for Gaza, chaired by Trump, with a mandate through the end of 2027, and would authorize member states to form a temporary International Stabilization Force to work with Israel, Egypt, and newly trained Palestinian police to secure border areas and demilitarize the Gaza Strip. Unlike earlier drafts, the latest text mentions a possible future Palestinian state.
The United States and a coalition of Arab and Muslim-majority nations, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, as well as Qatar, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Jordan, signaled support for swift adoption in a joint statement, urging quick passage of the measure. The move comes as Russia circulated a competing draft that does not authorize the Board of Peace or the immediate deployment of an international force, instead calling on the UN secretary-general to report on possibilities for deploying a stabilization force in Gaza.
The high-stakes diplomacy underscores a broader debate over how to translate a ceasefire into a lasting political settlement, with the U.S. plan emphasizing an international stabilizing and governing mechanism, while other members push for more limited engagement. As the council weighs competing visions for Gaza’s future, regional dynamics and security concerns add pressure to reach a clear path forward.
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