Hamas Rejects International Peace Plan Amid U.N. Resolution

The U.N. Security Council recently approved a resolution aimed at stabilizing Gaza and facilitating a peace process following the two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas. The resolution, which passed with a 13-0 vote (Russia and China abstaining), is a key component of the Trump administration's strategy to achieve lasting peace in the region. It proposes the establishment of an international stabilization force in Gaza and outlines a potential path toward an independent Palestinian state, a goal that Israel opposes.

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The resolution builds on the "20-point peace plan" proposed by President Donald Trump, which includes provisions for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the exchange of hostages held by Hamas. However, Hamas has not yet returned all deceased hostages, complicating the implementation of the plan. The second phase of the plan requires Hamas to disarm, with Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicating that force may be used if necessary.

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• Hamas: The militant group has firmly rejected the establishment of an international stabilization force and any disarmament measures, asserting that their weapons are essential for resisting occupation.

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• Donald Trump: The U.S. President has promoted the resolution and the accompanying peace plan, claiming it will lead to regional stability.

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• Benjamin Netanyahu: The Israeli Prime Minister supports the resolution, viewing it as a step toward peace and prosperity in the region.

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Following the U.N. vote, Hamas issued a statement emphasizing that "the weapons of the resistance are tied to the existence of the occupation" and that disarmament discussions should be linked to a political process that guarantees Palestinian statehood. Meanwhile, Trump celebrated the resolution on social media, stating, "Congratulations to the World on the incredible Vote of the United Nations Security Council... acknowledging and endorsing the BOARD OF PEACE."

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Hamas and other factions in Gaza have expressed strong opposition to the proposed international force, arguing that it would compromise its neutrality and align it with Israeli interests. They contend that any measures that do not ensure an end to the occupation and the withdrawal of Israeli troops are unlikely to foster stability.

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Arab and Muslim-majority countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey, are currently deliberating their potential involvement in the proposed international force. While the peace plan lays out a framework for a Palestinian state, it does not guarantee its establishment, leaving many uncertainties as discussions are set to continue in upcoming meetings at the White House.

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• “Resisting the occupation by all means is a legitimate right guaranteed by international laws and conventions,” — Hamas Statement

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