Lavrov Says Future of U.S. Gaza Plan Is in Doubt After Reported Violations

Overview

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said both Israel and Hamas report violations of the plan's terms, casting uncertainty over next steps.
• He noted Russia supported the initiative for its humanitarian gains, including returns of remains and releases of detainees, but offered no prediction on future stages.
• The comments came in an interview with the Iranian state media corporation Gosteleradio Iran.
• The UN Security Council endorsed the U.S.-proposed resolution backing President Donald Trump's comprehensive Gaza plan with 13 votes in favor, while Russia and China abstained.
• The U.S. plan outlines temporary international administration of Gaza, a Trump-chaired peace council, and deployment of international stabilization forces coordinated with Israel and Egypt, following an October 10 ceasefire that saw Hamas free 20 hostages and Israel release roughly 2,000 prisoners.