New York: The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution supporting US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, with 14 members voting in favor. No country opposed the resolution, while China and Russia abstained.
During the session, the US delegate described the decision as a historic and constructive step aimed at opening the path to stability in Gaza. He thanked Pakistan, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Indonesia for their cooperation in the joint efforts.
The resolution outlines key measures, including the deployment of an international stabilization force in Palestine and the creation of an interim governing structure.
However, Palestinian resistance groups rejected the plan even before the vote, calling it an attempt to impose international guardianship over Gaza’s affairs.
Amid the devastation in Gaza, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, strongly supported the plan, describing it as a rare opportunity for peace. He said Pakistan’s vote was cast in favor of the 20‑point proposal because it could halt the killings of Palestinians and ensure the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Iftikhar emphasized that Pakistan had worked alongside the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during negotiations, adding its own proposals. These included the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders and the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine, which he described as “the soul of Palestinian identity.”
The Security Council’s approval marks a significant moment in international diplomacy, though divisions remain. While 13 countries, including Pakistan, voted in favor, resistance groups continue to reject the plan, warning it does not reflect Palestinian aspirations.