Russia challenges US-backed UN resolution on Gaza with own draft

Russia on Thursday proposed its own draft UN Security Council resolution on Gaza, directly challenging a US effort to push through a text endorsing President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, according to a copy of the draft seen by Reuters.

The US circulated its resolution to all 15 council members last week, claiming regional support for a plan that would authorize a two-year mandate for a transitional governance body and an international stabilization force.

In contrast, Russia’s draft calls on the UN Secretary-General to explore options for an international stabilization force in Gaza but makes no mention of the “Board of Peace,” the transitional administration proposed by Washington.

“The objective of our draft is to enable the Security Council to develop a balanced, acceptable, and unified approach toward achieving a sustainable cessation of hostilities,” Russia said in a note accompanying its draft.