Overview
- The resolution passed 13–0 with China and Russia abstaining, and Russia had tabled a separate draft.
- The measure supports deploying a multinational force to help stabilize a fragile ceasefire and sketches a path toward a Palestinian state.
- Implementation now hinges on assembling forces, defining rules of engagement, and coordinating with Israeli, Palestinian, and regional authorities.
- Several Arab and other Muslim countries signaled willingness to provide troops contingent on UN approval, which this vote provides.
- Hamas condemned the plan as imposing guardianship, insisted any force be under direct UN authority and work with Palestinian institutions, and rejected clauses on disarmament.