Gaza Herald – The UN Security Council has approved the US-drafted resolution aimed at ending Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, triggering immediate backlash from Palestinian factions who say the plan imposes an international trusteeship over the Strip. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favor and abstentions from Russia and China, endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan unveiled on 29 September 2025.
The resolution, UNSC 2803, calls for full implementation of the Trump plan, including a ceasefire, the establishment of a “Peace Council” to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction, and a transitional international presence set to last until the end of 2027. The Peace Council would hold broad political, financial, and administrative powers over Gaza during the transitional period, pending reforms within the Palestinian Authority.
The plan authorizes the creation of a temporary international stabilization force, operating under unified leadership and coordinating with Israel and Egypt. Its mandate includes disarming Gaza, training Palestinian police, protecting civilians, and securing humanitarian corridors, steps critics say align with Israeli objectives that failed militarily but are now being pursued politically.
Hamas rejected the resolution, stating it “does not meet the political and humanitarian rights of the Palestinian people,” and accused the UNSC of stripping Gaza from the rest of Palestinian geography. The movement said the international force, tasked in part with disarming resistance, cannot be considered neutral and would effectively serve as an enforcement arm for Israel after two years of genocide.
The resolution also calls on international donors, the World Bank, and financial institutions to fund reconstruction and create a dedicated aid mechanism under the Peace Council’s authority. Gaza officials warn that any plan that sidelines Palestinian will and imposes external control risks deepening instability, especially after a war that has killed more than 69,000 Palestinians and injured over 170,000 since 2023.
