The U.N. Security Council approved President Trump’s plan for ending the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas to establish peace in the area. The 15-member council voted 13-0 in favor of the plan, with abstentions by Russia and China. Russia and China declined to use their veto power to block the resolution. #BREAKING UN Security Council ADOPTS resolution authorizing a Board of Peace and an International Stabilization Force in #Gaza, as outlined in a United States “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict”. VOTE RESULT: In favor: 13 Against: 0 Abstain: 2 pic.twitter.com/mMFeePRfdh — UN News (@UN_News_Centre) November 17, 2025 Newsweek shared: The vote marks a critical step in reinforcing a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and comes as several Arab and Muslim nations consider contributing troops to help secure Gaza. Many governments had made clear they would only participate with Security Council authorization in place. The resolution formally endorses Trump’s 20-point ceasefire blueprint, which calls for a new transitional “Board of Peace” headed by the president and empowers a multinational stabilization force to oversee Gaza’s borders, provide security and guide the territory’s demilitarization. Both the board and the force are authorized through the end of 2027. Winning approval required significant revisions, particularly stronger language on Palestinian self-determination demanded by Arab states and the Palestinian leadership. The final text says that after the Palestinian Authority enacts reforms and Gaza’s reconstruction advances, “the conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood.” It also commits the United States to establishing a dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians on “a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous coexistence.” “Congratulations to the World on the incredible Vote of the United Nations Security Council, just moments ago, acknowledging and endorsing the BOARD OF PEACE, which will be chaired by me, and include the most powerful and respected Leaders throughout the World. This will go down as one of the biggest approvals in the History of the United Nations, will lead to further Peace all over the World, and is a moment of true Historic proportion!” Trump said on Truth Social. “Thank you to the United Nations, and all of the Countries on the U.N. Security Council, China, Russia, France, The United Kingdom, Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, South Korea, Pakistan, Panama, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia. Also thank you to those Countries that weren’t on this Committee, but strongly backed the effort, including Qatar, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkiye, and Jordan. The members of the Board, and many more exciting announcements, will be made in the coming weeks,” he added. “Today’s UN Security Council resolution endorsing President Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan is a historic milestone in building a peaceful and prosperous Gaza governed by the Palestinian people—not Hamas,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. “@POTUS is advancing real, measurable change in the region. With this vote, we’re closer than ever to achieving a demilitarized, deradicalized, and stable Gaza,” he added. Today’s UN Security Council resolution endorsing President Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan is a historic milestone in building a peaceful and prosperous Gaza governed by the Palestinian people—not Hamas. @POTUS is advancing real, measurable change in the region. With this vote,… — Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) November 17, 2025 CNN has more: US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, had acknowledged the need for an “international mandate” to support the plan. Notably, the resolution also contains a reference to Palestinian statehood, stating that “after the (Palestinian Authority) reform program is faithfully carried out and Gaza redevelopment has advanced, the conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood.” “The United States will establish a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous coexistence,” the draft said. The resolution states that the Board would also oversee the disarmament of Hamas and other factions — a key Israeli demand — and the reconstruction of Gaza. Ahead of the vote, Waltz warned that “a vote against this resolution is a vote to return to war.” He applauded its passage, saying it “represents another significant step towards a stable Gaza that will be able to prosper, and an environment that will allow Israel to live in security.” Although the resolution has passed, many questions remain about its implementation, with the draft appearing vague on sequencing and detail.