The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump ’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, giving the proposal a binding international mandate after two years of conflict. The resolution received 13 votes in favour with zero vetoes, while Russia and China abstained. It authorises the creation of an International Stabilisation Force, or ISF, which the US said that several unnamed countries have expressed willingness to join. The force would be tasked with entering Gaza, overseeing demilitarisation, securing key areas and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance. It would also coordinate its operations with Israel and Egypt, Gaza’s southern neighbour. However, Hamas has rejected the resolution, arguing that it does not

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