The United States, along with its Arab and Muslim partners, is seeking to solidify a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip through a UN Security Council resolution. This resolution aims to support President Donald Trump’s peace plan, despite reports in Israeli media of fundamental disagreements between Washington and Tel Aviv.
The resolution, expected to be voted on next Monday, is anticipated to include provisions not originally present in the Trump plan. Notably, it will address the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and a pathway towards an independent Palestinian state. The resolution also stipulates a role for the United States in initiating dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis, ultimately leading to peaceful coexistence. Furthermore, it emphasizes the temporary nature of the Peace Council’s authority, which would administer the Gaza Strip for a period of up to two years.
However, Yedioth Ahronoth reports that Trump’s plan contains clauses that are uncomfortable for Tel Aviv. Channel 13 has stated that substantial disagreements persist between the U.S. and Israel regarding the implementation of the agreement.
The plan continues to face significant obstacles. Former US National Security Advisor Mark Fiveal suggests that further discussions are needed to prevent the peacekeeping force from clashing with Palestinians.
Fiveal stated that discussions are underway regarding the deployment of 20,000 soldiers from various countries. These soldiers would operate for a maximum of two years before transferring administrative control of the Strip to the Peace Council, which would be headed by Trump himself.
The anticipated resolution is not without Arab-American disagreements. Arab and Muslim leaders reportedly desire an explicit mention of the establishment of a Palestinian state, a point of contention for the United States and Israel, according to Fiveal.
The United States reportedly seeks reforms within the Palestinian Authority to facilitate a transition towards discussions about an independent state. Fiveal argues that a clear roadmap is necessary for Washington to agree to include it in the resolution.
Concurrently, Russia has reportedly introduced a resolution in recent hours that is more explicit regarding a Palestinian state. However, Fiveal suggests that this move is aimed at hindering peace efforts, describing Moscow as “not the place”
