Trump hails UN Security Council’s adoption of US-drafted Gaza resolution

WASHINGTON

President Donald Trump on Monday hailed the UN Security Council's adoption of a US-drafted resolution authorizing a Board of Peace and an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip.

"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," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

His remarks came right after the resolution passed with 13 votes in favor, while Russia and China abstained.

"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!" he said.

Trump thanked the UN and 15-member Council and also expressed appreciation for the countries that strongly backed the effort, including Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Türkiye and Jordan.

"The members of the Board, and many more exciting announcements, will be made in the coming weeks," he added.

Last month, Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas accepted the initial stage of Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan -- a ceasefire to halt the two-year war and an agreement providing for the release of hostages.

The resolution states that the Board of Peace and International Stabilization Force's "presences authorized by this resolution shall remain authorized until Dec. 31, 2027, subject to further action by the Council, and (that) any further reauthorization of the ISF be in full cooperation and coordination with Egypt and Israel and other Member States continuing to work with the ISF.”