Trump Thanks Russia, China After UN Security Council Backs Gaza Plan
The abstentions removed the veto risk, setting up a proving ground for the plan's promised stabilization forces.
Overview
- The Security Council adopted the U.S.-drafted resolution 13–0–2, with Russia and China abstaining rather than vetoing.
- Trump delivered his remarks at a White House dinner honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- The measure outlines multinational stabilization forces for Gaza and a transitional body called the Council of Peace.
- Trump said the United States secured the transfer of the bodies of two additional hostages held by Hamas.
- Russia’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya said success should be judged by progress toward 1967-based borders and Jerusalem as the capital of both states.