Archive · 17 Nov 2025
UN Security Council Votes on US-Backed Gaza Stabilization Plan
The United Nations Security Council is voting on a plan for Gaza that was supported by former US President Trump.
This plan aims to help rebuild Gaza after the fighting and calls for an international group of soldiers to help make sure weapons are removed.
It also suggests that there could be a way for Palestinians to have their own country in the future, but only if certain conditions are met, like reforms and rebuilding.
Israel's leader, Prime Minister Netanyahu, is against the idea of a Palestinian state and wants Gaza to be disarmed.
Hamas, a group in Gaza, is against the resolution and doesn't want to give up its weapons unless there's a clear path to statehood.
Russia, another important country, might not agree with the plan.
However, the Palestinian Authority supports the US plan, which makes it more likely to pass.
UN Security Council to vote on a US-drafted resolution endorsing Trump's Gaza peace plan.
Resolution authorizes an international stabilization force for Gaza's demilitarization and reconstruction.
It references conditions for a pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opposes Palestinian statehood and vows to demilitarize Gaza.
Hamas opposes the resolution, refusing disarmament without guarantees for statehood; Palestinian Authority supports the draft.
- Who
- UN Security Council, US, President Donald Trump, Israel, Hamas, Palestinian Authority, Russia
- What
- The UN Security Council is set to vote on a US-drafted resolution endorsing Trump's Gaza peace plan and authorizing an international stabilization force for demilitarization and reconstruction.
- When
- Late Monday, 5 p.m. ET (2200 GMT)
- Where
- UN Security Council, Gaza
- Why
- To legitimize a transitional governing body for Gaza, reassure countries about troop deployment, and oversee reconstruction and demilitarization, while referencing a pathway to Palestinian statehood under certain conditions.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Hamas and Palestinian Authority
Pathway to Palestinian Statehood
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister Netanyahu has reiterated Israel's opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state.
Hamas and Palestinian Authority
The US resolution mentions conditions that may lead to a 'credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood.' The Palestinian Authority supports the resolution.
Gaza Demilitarization
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu pledged to demilitarize Gaza, stating it will happen 'the easy way or the hard way,' and insisted Israel would not accept Hamas retaining armed capabilities.
Hamas and Palestinian Authority
The US resolution authorizes an international stabilization force to carry out the demilitarization of Gaza, including decommissioning weapons and dismantling military infrastructure. Hamas opposes the resolution, viewing it as a step towards foreign guardianship and refusing to disarm without guarantees for Palestinian statehood.
- UN Security Council Vote
- Scheduled for Monday, 5 p.m. ET (2200 GMT)
- US Resolution Endorsement
- Formally endorses President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.
- Authorization
- Authorizes an international stabilization force and a 'Board of Peace' for reconstruction and economic recovery.
- Trump's Plan Annex
- Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza is attached as an annex.
- Conditions for Statehood
- Mentions a 'credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood' contingent on Palestinian Authority reforms and Gaza redevelopment.
- Potential Opposition
- Russia has signaled potential opposition and proposed a rival resolution.
- Support
- The Palestinian Authority publicly supports the US draft, strengthening its chances of passing.
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