Washington: The United Nations Security Council has approved US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, paving the way for an international security force to enter the beleaguered Palestinian territory, as well as the formation of a governing Board of Peace

Thirteen countries on the Security Council supported the plan, while two permanent members - Russia and China – abstained, but did not exercise their veto power. Russia had circulated an alternative proposal, which prompted fears it might have blocked the US resolution.

Trump commended the result as “one of the biggest approvals in the history of the United Nations” and “a moment of true historic proportion”. He also confirmed he would chair the Board of Peace, whose makeup is otherwise still unknown.

“Congratulations to the W

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