The UN Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Trump’s Gaza peace plan. It also allows for an international stabilization force to operate in the Palestinian territory. Pakistan and 12 other members voted in favor, while Russia and China abstained.
The resolution follows the first phase of Trump’s 20-point plan, agreed last month by Israel and Hamas. It formally authorizes a temporary “Board of Peace” to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction and economic recovery. The International Stabilization Force (ISF) will help demilitarize Gaza by collecting weapons and dismantling military infrastructure.
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US Ambassador Mike Waltz called the resolution “historic and constructive,” saying it sets a new path for peace in the region. He emphasized that ISF and new investment programs will work together to stabilize Gaza and ensure civilian safety. However, Hamas rejected the resolution, arguing it undermines Palestinian rights and imposes foreign control.
Pakistan voted in favor to halt violence, protect civilians, maintain the ceasefire, and facilitate Israel’s full withdrawal. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad stressed that Palestinian governance and reconstruction must remain under Palestinian authority, guided by a committee. He reiterated that any peace plan must respect international law and the 1967 borders with Jerusalem as the capital.
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Highlighting the humanitarian crisis, Ahmad noted over 69,000 Palestinians have died in the last two years. He called for global support to establish a credible, time-bound political path toward a sovereign Palestinian state. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination.