International Community Adopts Resolution for Middle East Stability
Finally, President Trump's attempts and pressures to impose his plan for deploying an international stabilization force (ISF) in the Middle East outside of the UN framework have not succeeded; the project was rejected by all the states he consulted. The plan aims to deploy troops to secure borders, cooperating with the Israeli entity and Egypt, helping to demilitarize Gaza and disarm non-state groups, protect civilians, and train a Palestinian police force. Without a UN framework, it was rejected indefinitely.
After tough negotiations, Trump, who has a strong and stubborn aversion to the UN, resigned himself to presenting his plan to the Security Council, providing for the deployment of an international force under UN tutelage. Without any veto (neither Russian nor Chinese), the long-awaited text was adopted by 13 votes in the UN Security Council, with the Palestinian Authority giving its agreement, emphasizing in a statement the "urgency of immediately implementing this resolution on the ground". The adoption of the resolution was welcomed by all states, particularly by US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, who described it as "historic and constructive". Only the Hamas movement denounced it, lamenting a text that "does not meet the requirements and political and human rights" of the Palestinians. This plan provides an international legal framework for UN action, allowing for the maintenance of the ceasefire and facilitating the distribution of humanitarian aid.
A Reason to Rejoice?
Should we rejoice at the adoption of this resolution? Yes, but. First, we give a massive "yes" to this resolution, because if it is applied, as its signatories and public opinion wish, it will alleviate the extreme suffering endured by the people of Gaza (cold and rain), the wandering of the homeless, and all the misfortunes that public opinion has seen, read, and deplored over the years of occupation, bombing, and destruction. And, finally, the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip in peace. Unfortunately, there is a "but" to our wishes, which is motivated by the history of hundreds of peace resolutions adopted by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council, condemning the Israeli state.
A Look Back at Past Resolutions
Among the recurring themes of these resolutions, we note:
- Military operations in Gaza
- Violations of Palestinian rights
- Annexation of the Golan
- Condemnation of occupation
- Wild and illegal settlements
- Separation wall
- Status of Al-Quds
Another "but" tempers our hopes: among the 20 points contained in the resolution, informed observers estimate that "gray areas" persist. We wonder how these imperfections and shortcomings will be addressed; and how the criminal government of the Israeli state will support this resolution by applying it to the letter without multiplying the usual detours on the points it includes.
