UNSC approves Trump’s plan for the future of Gaza
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
19 NOVEMBER 2025
- The Trump administration’s blueprint to secure and govern Gaza won strong approval at the United Nations, a crucial step that provides international support for U.S. efforts to move the devastated territory toward peace following two years of war.
- The U.S. resolution that passed the UN Security Council authorises an International Stabilisation Force to provide security in Gaza, approves a transitional authority to be overseen by President Donald Trump and envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state.
- The vote endorses Mr. Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan and builds on the momentum of the ceasefire he helped broker with allies.
- Russia, which had circulated a rival resolution, abstained along with China on the 13-0 vote after fears Moscow might use its veto in the Security Council.
- However, Hamas opposed the resolution, saying that it does not meet the “Palestinian people’s political and humanitarian demands and rights”.
