🔗 Share this article United Nations Security Council Approves Trump's Gaza Strip Peace Plan The UN Security Council has approved measures put forward by the US president for establishing a long-term stability in the Gaza Strip, encompassing the deployment of an international stabilisation force and a possible path to a Palestinian statehood. Widespread Approval with Notable Abstentions This measure was passed by a vote of thirteen in favor, with both China and Russia choosing not to vote. America's representative the American delegate addressed the UN assembly that it mapped “a different path in the region for Israelis and Palestinians and all the inhabitants of the area alike”. Compromise Phrasing on Sovereignty The inclusion of mentions to an independent Palestine was the trade-off the US paid for endorsement from the Arab and Islamic world, who are expected to supply stabilisation troops for the global force. “Interim measures that we begin today must be carried out in accordance with global standards and honoring Palestinian rights,” Britain's representative stated. Israeli Opposition Persists Nonetheless, on the verge of the resolution approval, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his administration's strong objection to the formation of a independent Palestinian entity, creating uncertainty on whether Israel will accept the implementation of the UN-mandated proposals. Central Components of the Measure Immediate lifting of remaining curbs on humanitarian aid into the strip Establishment of an global security force Progress on rebuilding and a eventual “route to Palestinian sovereignty and nationhood” Vague Wording and Conditions The mention to Palestinian statehood was a negotiated inclusion to an initial US draft which omitted it. But the phrasing is unclear and conditional, stating only that once the PA has reformed itself and the reconstruction of the territory is advancing, “the conditions may eventually be in place for a realistic route to Palestinian independence and sovereignty.” Global Feedback The wording fell far short of the definite pledge to the building of a independent Palestinian entity next to Israel requested by Muslim nations, as well as European delegates, but in speeches to the council after the approval, envoys from those nations said they were willing to endorse the agreement in the benefit of extending the ongoing cessation of hostilities and immediate measures to feed and protect the over two million Palestinian people in Gaza. “Our delegation has ultimately decided to vote in favour of this text, a measure that we approve its main goal, namely the preservation of the cessation of hostilities and the creation of situations permitting the Palestinian population to exercise their basic entitlements to self-determination and nationhood,” Amar Bendjama declared. Practical Difficulties This measure gives general supervisory power to a “peace board” headed by Donald Trump, but of unspecified participants. The group has to inform the UN but it is not obligated by the desires of the UN or by the Palestinian Authority. Furthermore, it demands the creation of a Palestinian technocratic committee that is supposed to run daily administration of the territory and the provision of utilities, but it is far from clear who would take part. Peacekeeping Unit Mandate The authority of the international stabilisation force authorizes it to remove and dissolve militant organizations in the territory, but it is far from clear that potential participating nations would be willing to confront such groups. Not a single nation has so far pledged to contributing forces. Furthermore the requirements for modification of Palestinian leadership, the requirement towards progress on independence, have been unclear. EU representatives said they considered it urgent that the names of the Palestinian technocratic committee to provide utilities was determined as without delay.
The UN Security Council has approved measures put forward by the US president for establishing a long-term stability in the Gaza Strip, encompassing the deployment of an international stabilisation force and a possible path to a Palestinian statehood. Widespread Approval with Notable Abstentions This measure was passed by a vote of thirteen in favor, with both China and Russia choosing not to vote. America's representative the American delegate addressed the UN assembly that it mapped “a different path in the region for Israelis and Palestinians and all the inhabitants of the area alike”. Compromise Phrasing on Sovereignty The inclusion of mentions to an independent Palestine was the trade-off the US paid for endorsement from the Arab and Islamic world, who are expected to supply stabilisation troops for the global force. “Interim measures that we begin today must be carried out in accordance with global standards and honoring Palestinian rights,” Britain's representative stated. Israeli Opposition Persists Nonetheless, on the verge of the resolution approval, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his administration's strong objection to the formation of a independent Palestinian entity, creating uncertainty on whether Israel will accept the implementation of the UN-mandated proposals. Central Components of the Measure Immediate lifting of remaining curbs on humanitarian aid into the strip Establishment of an global security force Progress on rebuilding and a eventual “route to Palestinian sovereignty and nationhood” Vague Wording and Conditions The mention to Palestinian statehood was a negotiated inclusion to an initial US draft which omitted it. But the phrasing is unclear and conditional, stating only that once the PA has reformed itself and the reconstruction of the territory is advancing, “the conditions may eventually be in place for a realistic route to Palestinian independence and sovereignty.” Global Feedback The wording fell far short of the definite pledge to the building of a independent Palestinian entity next to Israel requested by Muslim nations, as well as European delegates, but in speeches to the council after the approval, envoys from those nations said they were willing to endorse the agreement in the benefit of extending the ongoing cessation of hostilities and immediate measures to feed and protect the over two million Palestinian people in Gaza. “Our delegation has ultimately decided to vote in favour of this text, a measure that we approve its main goal, namely the preservation of the cessation of hostilities and the creation of situations permitting the Palestinian population to exercise their basic entitlements to self-determination and nationhood,” Amar Bendjama declared. Practical Difficulties This measure gives general supervisory power to a “peace board” headed by Donald Trump, but of unspecified participants. The group has to inform the UN but it is not obligated by the desires of the UN or by the Palestinian Authority. Furthermore, it demands the creation of a Palestinian technocratic committee that is supposed to run daily administration of the territory and the provision of utilities, but it is far from clear who would take part. Peacekeeping Unit Mandate The authority of the international stabilisation force authorizes it to remove and dissolve militant organizations in the territory, but it is far from clear that potential participating nations would be willing to confront such groups. Not a single nation has so far pledged to contributing forces. Furthermore the requirements for modification of Palestinian leadership, the requirement towards progress on independence, have been unclear. EU representatives said they considered it urgent that the names of the Palestinian technocratic committee to provide utilities was determined as without delay.