Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
The United Nations Security Council approved a U.S.-drafted resolution authorizing the creation of a Board of Peace and an International Stabilization Force in the Gaza Strip, marking one of the most significant diplomatic interventions in the region in recent years. The measure, rooted in U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s newly unveiled “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” passed with 13 votes in favor and no votes against, while China and Russia abstained.
The adoption of the resolution followed days of intensive negotiations in New York, where U.S. diplomats worked to secure broad international backing for a plan the administration describes as a framework for restoring order, facilitating humanitarian access, and creating conditions for long-term stability in Gaza. The Board of Peace an international body envisioned to guide post-conflict governance and the Stabilization Force, tasked with overseeing security, supporting relief efforts, and preventing renewed hostilities form the core of the U.S. proposal.
Diplomats noted that the strong majority support reflects widespread concern over the humanitarian crisis and the ongoing instability in Gaza. Although China and Russia refrained from fully endorsing the plan, their abstentions rather than opposition allowed the measure to advance, preventing a potential veto that could have derailed the initiative.
The Security Council’s decision clears the way for the deployment of the new international force, whose composition, mandate, and operational timeline are expected to be detailed in the coming weeks. The Board of Peace is anticipated to include representatives from several regional and global partners, aiming to coordinate reconstruction efforts and support local institutions once security conditions allow.
UN officials welcomed the adoption of the resolution as a rare moment of consensus over Gaza, where decades of conflict have frustrated repeated attempts at reconciliation and stabilization. While the effectiveness of the new mechanisms will depend heavily on cooperation from regional actors and the situation on the ground, the Council’s vote signals a renewed international willingness to engage directly in shaping Gaza’s future.
As diplomatic missions prepare for the next phase of negotiations, attention now shifts to how quickly the Stabilization Force can be mobilized and what role it will play amid shifting political and military dynamics in the region. For many observers, the resolution represents both an ambitious undertaking and a critical test of whether the international community can forge a durable path toward peace in Gaza.
