In the Latest News, the UN Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution that supports President Donald Trump’s new 20-point plan for Gaza. This major decision is being seen as Breaking News across the world and is a key part of today’s Daily news highlights. Many countries believe it could become an important turning point in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The plan includes the creation of a new International Stabilisation Force (ISF)—a special team that will help control security inside Gaza. The US said that several countries, whose names are not yet revealed, are ready to send their forces to support this mission.
How the Vote Happened
- Out of 15 members, 13 countries voted in favour of the plan.
- No country voted against it.
- Russia and China abstained, meaning they did not support or block it.
The spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the approval is an “important step toward strengthening the ceasefire” in Gaza.
However, Hamas rejected the resolution, saying it does not protect Palestinian rights and instead gives too much power to outside forces.
Why Hamas Strongly Opposes the Plan
Hamas wrote on Telegram that the plan creates an “international guardianship” over Gaza, which they reject. They warned that:
- The new force will take away Gaza’s independence
- Disarming Palestinian resistance groups is unfair
- The ISF may act in favour of Israel
- The plan ignores their main demands for justice and freedom
According to Hamas, the ISF will not be neutral and could increase tensions instead of reducing them.
A New Governance Body: The Board of Peace (BoP)
The resolution also creates a new temporary government body called the Board of Peace (BoP). This body will guide the rebuilding of Gaza and oversee humanitarian support.
The BoP will:
- Supervise a team of professional Palestinian administrators
- Coordinate international aid
- Handle reconstruction work
- Work with the World Bank’s new fund for Gaza rebuilding
- Ensure aid is delivered quickly and fairly
Trump called this resolution “historic”, saying it shows the world’s trust in the new plan. He also hinted that he will chair the Board of Peace.
A Step Toward Palestinian Statehood
Some council members insisted on adding language about Palestinian self-determination and a future Palestinian state. Earlier drafts had avoided this, but the final version includes it.
However, Israel strongly opposes the creation of a Palestinian state. This remains a major obstacle for any long-term peace agreement.
International Reactions: Mixed but Hopeful
The UN Secretary-General’s office has said the resolution must now be turned into “real action on the ground” to be meaningful.
Countries that supported quick adoption:
- United States
- Palestinian Authority
- Egypt
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkey
- Several Arab and Muslim-majority nations
The Palestinian Authority welcomed the plan but said it must be implemented “urgently and immediately.”
Russia and China:
- Allowed the resolution to pass by abstaining
- But criticised the plan for lack of clarity
- Said the UN’s role is too limited
- Claimed the commitment to a two-state solution was not strong enough
Background: How the Crisis Escalated
The first phase of the plan—a temporary ceasefire and the release of hostages—began on 10 October. The conflict originally exploded after the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, which killed around 1,200 people and resulted in 251 hostages.
Since then, according to Gaza health officials, more than 69,483 Palestinians have died in Israeli airstrikes and ground operations.
The new resolution hopes to stop more deaths and create a long-term peace path.
