The UN Security Council has authorized a “Board of Peace” to be chaired by President Donald Trump, giving a green light to a new, US-led transitional authority to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza. This is a key provision of a US-drafted resolution, adopted on Monday, which endorses Trump’s 20-point plan to end the two-year war. The resolution’s passage, which occurred despite abstentions from Russia and China, is seen as vital for legitimizing this new governance structure.
President Trump confirmed his new role on social media, calling the vote “a moment of true Historic proportion” and promising that “the members of the Board” would be announced in the “coming weeks.” This board is tasked with managing the economic recovery and redevelopment of the war-torn enclave, a massive undertaking that will require significant international investment and coordination.
The resolution also authorizes a security component: an “international stabilization force” (ISF). This force will be responsible for the complete demilitarization of Gaza, including decommissioning weapons and destroying military infrastructure. US Ambassador Mike Waltz praised this dual approach, telling the council it “dismantles Hamas’ grip” and allows Gaza to become “prosperous and secure.”
However, the plan faces significant opposition. Russia and China abstained, complaining that the resolution sidelines the UN and gives “complete control” to the US-led initiative. Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya specifically criticized the council for blessing a plan “the modalities of which we know nothing about.”
On the ground, Hamas, the group that currently controls Gaza, issued a statement rejecting the resolution in its entirety. The group called the plan an “international guardianship mechanism” and, crucially, vowed that it “will not disarm.” This puts Hamas on a direct collision course with the new ISF. In contrast, the Palestinian Authority welcomed the resolution, a move diplomats say was essential to prevent a Russian veto, highlighting the deep internal divisions among Palestinians.