UN Passes Resolution to Deploy Foreign Forces in Gaza

Darwin, 18 November –

The United Nations Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan on the Gaza crisis. Thirteen member states voted in favor of the proposal, while Hamas rejected it outright. The report was published on Tuesday (18 November) by the BBC.

According to the report, the resolution backs Trump’s comprehensive 20-point framework, which includes the creation of an International Stability Force (ISF) for Gaza. The United States said that several countries have already expressed interest in contributing troops to the proposed force, though it did not disclose their names.

During the vote, the United Kingdom, France and Somalia were among the 13 countries supporting the draft. No member state voted against it. However, Russia and China abstained.

Hamas strongly rejected the proposal, saying it fails to address the rights and demands of the Palestinian people. In a statement on Telegram, the group said the plan attempts to “impose international guardianship over Gaza,” which Palestinian factions will not accept.

The statement added that assigning international forces tasks inside Gaza—such as disarming resistance groups—would compromise the neutrality of the force.

According to the draft resolution, one of the ISF’s primary responsibilities would be to “permanently neutralize the weapons” of Hamas and other non-state armed groups. The force would also be responsible for ensuring the safety of civilians and securing humanitarian aid corridors.

Trump’s peace plan requires Hamas to surrender its weapons. The ISF would operate in coordination with Israel and Egypt. The draft also calls for the formation of a newly trained Palestinian police force for Gaza—replacing the current police structure, which has been under Hamas control.

Speaking after the vote, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said the ISF’s mission would be to “secure the area, demilitarize Gaza, dismantle terrorist infrastructure, remove weapons, and ensure the safety of Palestinian civilians.”