Following Monday's adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 authorizing President Donald Trump's international plan for the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released strong statements supporting the diplomatic goals related to the conflict and praising key former US officials involved in shaping the proposed peace framework.
Following the recent adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 authorizing President Donald Trump's international plan for the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released strong statements supporting the diplomatic goals related to the conflict and praising key former US officials involved in shaping the proposed peace framework.
Netanyahu, who made the comments only in English through the X account, strong approval for the work of the US president, saying that "The State of Israel and PM Netanyahu applaud President @realDonaldTrump and his tireless and devoted team," but did not mention the resolution's call to create a path for a Palestinian state.
He connected the former President's efforts directly to recent security successes, noting that "The courage and sacrifice of our brave soldiers, along with President Trump's diplomatic efforts, helped bring home all of the living hostages and most of the deceased ones."
Looking ahead, the prime minister detailed the intended goals for the Gaza Strip, stating the objective "to begin the process of disarming and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and ending Hamas' rule over Gaza per President Trump's and @USAmbUN Waltz's statements." He noted that "we believe that President Trump's plan will lead to peace and prosperity because it insists upon full demilitarization, disarmament, and the deradicalization of Gaza."
A 13-0 UN Security Council vote Monday endorsed President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, granting legal international backing for transitioning from ceasefire to reconstruction in the war-damaged enclave, The New York Times noted. The outcome delivered substantial diplomatic success for the Trump administration after two years of American isolation at the United Nations over steadfast Israel support.
The approved American resolution authorizes an International Stabilization Force to enter, demilitarize, and govern Gaza while establishing Trump's 20-point ceasefire framework and a "Board of Peace" for oversight, though membership remains unspecified, The New York Times reported. Russia and China abstained rather than vetoing after Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia, Turkey, and Pakistan backed the measure.
The resolution, sponsored by the US, "welcomes the establishment of a Board of Peace (BoP) as a "transitional governance administration" in Gaza and authorises the BoP to establish a temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the enclave. The draft text in blue authorises both entities until 31 December 2027, "subject to further action by the Council."
It also outlines the path toward "redevelopment of Gaza pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan, and in a manner consistent with relevant international legal principles, until such time as the Palestinian Authority (PA) has satisfactorily completed its reform program, as outlined in various proposals, including President Trump's peace plan in 2020 and the Saudi-French Proposal, and can securely and effectively take back control of Gaza."
One of the most controversial issues ahead of the vote was whether it would endorse the establishment of a Palestinian state. The language of the resolution does not explicitly do so, but it actively calls for such a process to begin for the first time. "After the PA reform program is faithfully carried out and Gaza redevelopment has advanced, the conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood. The United States will establish a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous coexistence."
In separate statements released hours earlier, Netanyahu addressed violent actions occurring in Judea and Samaria, expressing profound concern.
"I view with great severity the violent disturbances and the attempt to take the law into their own hands by a small, extremist group that does not represent the residents of Judea and Samaria," the prime minister stated.
Netanyahu promised swift personal attention to the matter, declaring, "I intend to deal with this personally, and convene the relevant ministers as soon as possible to address this serious phenomenon."
The prime minister issued clear instructions to legal authorities regarding those involved in the violence: "I call on the law enforcement authorities to deal with the rioters to the fullest extent of the law." Finally, he reiterated his support for those maintaining order, stating, "I stand by the IDF and the security forces, which will continue to act resolutely and without fear to maintain order."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also commented on the plan, praising Trump for his successful efforts. "Today's UN Security Council resolution endorsing President Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan is a historic milestone in building a peaceful and prosperous Gaza governed by the Palestinian people – not Hamas," he wrote on X. "@POTUS is advancing real, measurable change in the region. With this vote, we're closer than ever to achieving a demilitarized, deradicalized, and stable Gaza."
