November 17, 2025

The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved a U.S. plan for Gaza backed by President Donald Trump, authorizing an international stabilization force for the war-ravaged territory and outlining a possible future path toward an independent Palestinian state.

The resolution passed 13-0, with Russia and China abstaining after Moscow declined to use its veto on a measure it had initially opposed while circulating a rival proposal.

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.

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