UN Security Council to Vote on Controversial Gaza Peace Plan

US-Backed Resolution Faces Competing Russian Proposal

The UN Security Council is set to vote Monday on a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, according to diplomatic sources. The American-drafted resolution proposes establishing a transitional “Board of Peace” to govern Gaza until 2027, with Trump theoretically chairing the body. The plan also calls for creating an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to work alongside Israeli and Egyptian forces, along with newly trained Palestinian police, to secure borders and demilitarize Gaza. Notably, the latest draft includes language acknowledging the possibility of a future Palestinian state – a significant departure from earlier versions.

Multinational Coalition Urges Swift Adoption

Nine nations including the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan issued a joint statement Friday urging the Security Council to quickly adopt the resolution. They warned that failure to support the measure would perpetuate Hamas’s control or risk renewed conflict with Israel. US Ambassador Mike Waltz framed the vote as decisive for regional stability, arguing in The Washington Post that opposition would condemn Gazans to “perpetual conflict.” Meanwhile, Russia circulated a competing resolution that omits provisions for the Board of Peace and ISF, instead requesting the UN secretary-general study potential stabilization options. The Russian proposal explicitly endorses a two-state solution, which Moscow claims the US draft insufficiently addresses.

Diplomatic Tensions Emerge Over Plan Details

While many Council members reportedly support the peace plan’s general principles, diplomatic sources indicate concerns about the US proposal’s specifics. Key objections include the lack of Security Council monitoring mechanisms, unclear delineation of the Palestinian Authority’s role, and vague parameters for the ISF’s mandate. The competing resolutions highlight ongoing tensions between major powers over Middle East peace processes, with the US emphasizing security arrangements and Russia prioritizing political solutions. The vote comes amid warnings about the fragility of the current ceasefire, with the outcome likely to shape international engagement in Gaza’s reconstruction and long-term governance.