UN Security Council to vote on Trump peace plan for Gaza
The UN Security Council was scheduled to vote on Monday, November 17, 2025, on a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza and authorizing an International Stabilization Force (ISF). The vote is a key step in providing international legitimacy for the plan, which follows a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Key Aspects of the Draft Resolution and Trump's Plan: * Endorses Trump's 20-point Peace Plan: The plan focuses on security, reconstruction, transitional political/administrative arrangements, and regional cooperation. * International Stabilization Force (ISF): The resolution authorizes the establishment and deployment of a temporary ISF, with a mandate potentially running until the end of 2027. This force is intended to: * Monitor the ceasefire. * Secure border areas. * Protect civilians and humanitarian corridors. * Oversee the demilitarization of the Gaza St...