UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Security Council voted Tuesday in favor of a US-drafted resolution supporting President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, which includes the deployment of an international force and outlines a path toward a future Palestinian state.
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The resolution passed with 13 votes in favor, while Russia and China abstained, and no vetoes were cast. Washington called the outcome “historic and constructive,” framing it as a significant step toward advancing peace in the region.
However, Hamas rejected the resolution, arguing that it fails to meet Palestinian rights and imposes an international trusteeship on the Gaza Strip, a measure opposed by both Palestinians and resistance factions.
In a statement, the group said, “Assigning the international force with tasks and roles inside the Gaza Strip, including disarming the resistance, strips it of its neutrality, and turns it into a party to the conflict in favor of the occupation [Israel]. Resisting occupation by all means is a legitimate right.”
The resolution’s passage highlights ongoing international debate over the implementation of Trump’s plan, with the United States advocating for a framework involving both security measures and long-term state-building, while Palestinian factions remain critical of perceived limitations on sovereignty and self-determination.