UN Security Council backs Gaza stabilization mission
Netanyahu opposes allusion to Palestinian statehood in the US-drafted resolution, and Hamas rejects the measure, saying it effectively imposes an external trusteeship on the enclave
NEW YORK (MNTV) — The United Nations Security Council approved a US-drafted resolution authorizing an International Stabilization Force and a transitional administration for Gaza, outlining what Washington calls a ‘credible path’ toward Palestinian self-determination and future statehood.
The resolution, a core component of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, passed with 13 votes in favor and abstentions from Russia and China.
Its adoption enables deployment of multinational troops requested by Arab and Muslim states that insisted on a UN mandate before joining the mission.
According to the text, the transitional arrangement envisions a phased reform of the Palestinian Authority and reconstruction of Gaza as prerequisites for advancing political progress.
The updated language—added after regional consultations—states that “conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood,” drawing sharp criticism from Israeli officials.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to Palestinian statehood and vowed to demilitarize Gaza, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced the measure and urged action against senior Palestinian Authority officials.
Hamas also rejected the resolution, saying the mandate undermines Palestinian rights and effectively imposes an external trusteeship on the enclave.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz described the vote as a “significant step” toward stabilizing Gaza while ensuring Israel’s security.
Algeria’s Ambassador Amar Bendjama said his country welcomed Trump’s role in sustaining the ceasefire but emphasized that no durable peace is possible without justice and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Under the resolution, stabilization forces will help secure border areas in coordination with a vetted Palestinian police force and work closely with Egypt and Israel to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery.
The mission is authorized to use “all necessary measures” to enforce demilitarization and oversee the permanent decommissioning of weapons held by non-state armed groups.
The measure stipulates that Israeli forces will withdraw from Gaza according to benchmarks and timelines linked to demilitarization, determined jointly by the stabilizing force, Israel, the U.S., and guarantors of the ceasefire.
A rival draft circulated by Russia had called for Gaza and the occupied West Bank to be unified under the Palestinian Authority and underscored the Security Council’s role in ensuring security during the transition.
Analysts noted that while Washington’s resolution shifts the framework of Gaza’s administration, it preserves key elements of Israeli and U.S. strategic influence.
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