The UN Security Council has adopted a US-drafted resolution aimed at guiding Gaza from a fragile truce toward long-term stability and reconstruction. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favor, while Russia and China abstained but did not use veto power. It provides international backing for key elements of the 20-point Gaza plan promoted by the United States, which shaped the ceasefire that began last month.
Under the resolution, a transitional body known as the Board of Peace will be established, along with a temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF). The ISF is expected to include peacekeepers from several nations, including countries with Muslim majorities, and will operate under a unified command. Its responsibilities will include securing streets, overseeing demilitarization, protecting civilians and supporting the movement of aid.
The Board of Peace is authorized to function until the end of 2027 and will be responsible for supervising the disarmament of armed factions and coordinating reconstruction efforts. However, the resolution leaves open several questions, including the sequence of steps and the timeline for eventual transfer of authority to the Palestinian Authority. The draft states that this transition will occur after the completion of a reform program.
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