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U.N. Approves Gaza Force Amid Ongoing Peace Plan Disputes

11/19/2025

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The U.N. Security Council authorized an international stabilization force for Gaza, aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan.
Thirteen members voted in favor, while China and Russia abstained.
Disagreements persist over the Palestinian Authority's role and opposition to Turkish and Pakistani troops.
Saudi Arabia is expected to fund reconstruction and is negotiating normalization of ties with Israel, contingent on a clear path to Palestinian statehood.

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The U.N. Security Council authorized an international stabilization force for Gaza, aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan.
Thirteen members voted in favor, while China and Russia abstained.
Disagreements persist over the Palestinian Authority's role and opposition to Turkish and Pakistani troops.
Saudi Arabia is expected to fund reconstruction and is negotiating normalization of ties with Israel, contingent on a clear path to Palestinian statehood.