US President Donald Trump's long-held vision for a comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza has finally gained international recognition. The UN Security Council voted in favour of the US-drafted resolution, which endorses Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza with all but two council members backing it.
At its core, the plan calls for the establishment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) that would work alongside a newly trained and vetted Palestinian police force to help secure border areas and ensure the process of permanently disarming non-state armed groups. However, Hamas has rejected the resolution, stating that it fails to meet Palestinians' rights and demands.
The plan also includes the creation of a transitional governance body called the Board of Peace (BoP), which would supervise governance of a Palestinian technocratic, apolitical committee and oversee the reconstruction of Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Financing for reconstruction of Gaza following two years of war would come from a trust fund backed by the World Bank.
The resolution's language on Palestinian self-determination and statehood is more comprehensive than earlier drafts, reflecting pressure from key Arab states to include such provisions in the text. However, Israel strongly opposes the creation of a Palestinian state, which would be a significant hurdle in the path to future statehood.
Despite concerns about the plan's lack of clarity on its key mechanisms and failure to explicitly reiterate a firm commitment to the two-state solution, Russia and China abstained from exercising their vetoes, largely because the PA and eight other Arab and Muslim nations backed the resolution.
At its core, the plan calls for the establishment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) that would work alongside a newly trained and vetted Palestinian police force to help secure border areas and ensure the process of permanently disarming non-state armed groups. However, Hamas has rejected the resolution, stating that it fails to meet Palestinians' rights and demands.
The plan also includes the creation of a transitional governance body called the Board of Peace (BoP), which would supervise governance of a Palestinian technocratic, apolitical committee and oversee the reconstruction of Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Financing for reconstruction of Gaza following two years of war would come from a trust fund backed by the World Bank.
The resolution's language on Palestinian self-determination and statehood is more comprehensive than earlier drafts, reflecting pressure from key Arab states to include such provisions in the text. However, Israel strongly opposes the creation of a Palestinian state, which would be a significant hurdle in the path to future statehood.
Despite concerns about the plan's lack of clarity on its key mechanisms and failure to explicitly reiterate a firm commitment to the two-state solution, Russia and China abstained from exercising their vetoes, largely because the PA and eight other Arab and Muslim nations backed the resolution.
This is a huge deal, guys! I was thinking we were never gonna see this happen with Trump's plan, but I guess you can't underestimate him all the time... 
But seriously, it's insane that Hamas rejected it straight away though, like they're not even trying to keep the peace at all. And what's up with Israel's stance on a Palestinian state? Like, come on guys, can we just have one peaceful resolution here?! 
who doesn't love free money?! But for real though, this whole plan feels like a work in progress and it's gonna take some serious diplomacy to make this thing happen. The lack of clarity on key mechanisms is major red flag right there... 
The fact that Hamas rejected the resolution right off the bat is pretty telling... I mean, what does it say about the plan if even the Palestinian group in charge can't get on board? 
And then there's the thing about the ISF and the Board of Peace... who exactly would be making these decisions and how would they ensure that the Palestinian voice is heard? 
It just feels like another way to impose control from outside rather than working with the people who actually live in Gaza. 
. I mean, 20-point plan is a pretty big ask, but I guess international pressure from key Arab states helped make it more palatable for everyone 
. The idea of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) working alongside the Palestinian police force to secure borders and disarm non-state armed groups sounds like a good starting point 
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. I mean, we're talking about two states living side by side here, it's not exactly rocket science 
. The fact that Russia and China abstained from exercising their vetoes shows that there's definitely some momentum behind this resolution 
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. We'll just have to wait and see how this plays out in the coming months 
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. And yeah, sure, Hamas hasn't bought into it yet 
, but that's to be expected. The thing is, this plan's not perfect, I'll give it that. There are some major concerns about the ISF and BoP, like how exactly would it work? 
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. The fact that Arab states are pushing for more comprehensive language on Palestinian self-determination is definitely a step in the right direction 
. So yeah, I'm cautiously optimistic about where this goes from here 
The two-state solution is still a big issue, and Israel's not exactly thrilled about this. Can't we just find some common ground here? 
Maybe it's time for some fresh perspectives from other countries or organizations to help us get unstuck? 
anyway i'm glad the US finally got some international backing for trump's plan maybe now they can make some progress 
. I'm not sure if it's a good sign or just a desperate attempt to paper over some deeper issues 
. The lack of clarity on its key mechanisms and the omission of explicit support for the two-state solution are major concerns 
. It feels like they're trying to jam this plan down everyone's throat without having a solid plan in place 
. And what about the fact that Russia and China abstained from exercising their vetoes? Was it just a PR move or did they actually genuinely support the resolution? 
. But if we can get the PA and key Arab states on board, and Russia and China backing it too 
, you know? Like they have these crazy bike paths with lights and everything! It got me thinking about how we should make our own city more bike-friendly too... but anyway, back to Gaza 
By the way, have you tried that new pizza place downtown? It's supposed to be amazing!
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It's awesome to see all but two council members backing it - that's a huge win for peace and stability in the region 
. The International Stabilization Force (ISF) is a great idea, and I'm excited to see the Palestinian police force get trained and vetted 
. It's also awesome that key Arab states are pushing for more comprehensive language on Palestinian self-determination and statehood 
they already rejected it, so idk if it'll make a difference. 
! It's been ages since we've seen a comprehensive plan like this come together. The ISF and Palestinian police force combo sounds like a solid start to getting Gaza stable. I'm also stoked about the transitional governance body, it's about time we saw some real action on rebuilding Gaza 
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. I just hope nobody gets too caught up in all the politics and forgets about the actual people affected by this whole thing – you know, the ones living in Gaza who need help rebuilding their lives 
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and Hamas' rejection of the resolution. but I think this is a big win for the global community 
we need more diplomatic efforts like this to bring peace to Gaza 