On Monday, the United Nations Security Council approved the Trump administration’s “peace plan” for Gaza.
The resolution calls for the establishment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to demilitarize and govern Gaza while Israel withdraws from the area. It also includes the formation of a ‘peace board’ in line with Trump’s plan, stipulating the deployment of international forces to stabilize Gaza, and grants the ‘peace board’ a mandate until December 2027.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz said the ISF will be made up of “a strong coalition of peacekeepers, many from Muslim majority nations like Indonesia, Azerbaijan, and others.”
According to a U.S. official quoted by Axios, the stabilization forces would have an “executive” role, not a mere peacekeeping one, which means they would have the authority to disarm Palestinian factions and oversee security matters in the strip. This aligns with Israeli demands that the deployment of international forces should be under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which not only grants them executive powers but also facilitates the formation of these forces without approval from all parties.
The resolution also references the prospect of a Palestinian state if a “credible pathway” is established as a result of the plan.
“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,” posted President Trump on Truth Social after the vote.
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