Overview
- In a 13–0 vote with Russia and China abstaining, Resolution S/RES/2803 backs a Board of Peace and an International Stabilization Force to reinforce the ceasefire and pursue disarmament.
- The stabilization force will not be UN-led, with states authorized to field and command troops; Indonesia signaled readiness to contribute up to 20,000 personnel, while Germany ruled out sending forces.
- Hamas rejected the resolution as denying Palestinian rights, the Palestinian Authority urged immediate implementation, and Israeli officials stressed Hamas disarmament while resisting references to Palestinian statehood.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the step important and urged rapid on-the-ground implementation, as President Trump hailed the vote and said he would announce Board members he intends to chair.
- Next steps include naming the Board, defining the force’s command and rules, securing contributors, and sequencing Israeli withdrawal with any process to disarm Hamas.