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The United States has formally circulated a draft resolution to the UN Security Council backing President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza stabilization plan—an ambitious proposal that seeks to replace Hamas rule, establish a temporary governing body chaired by Trump, and authorize a two-year international security force in Gaza. But as negotiations intensify ahead of a planned Monday vote, Russia has introduced a competing text that threatens to derail the American-led effort and push the Council toward a rare showdown.

Background: Trump’s 20-Point Peace Framework
At the center of the US resolution is Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, a transitional governance authority designed to oversee humanitarian relief, demilitarization, and security coordination with Israel, Egypt, the Palestinian Authority, and regional Arab partners.
The draft explicitly builds on the March 2025 Arab Summit communiqué, which called for Hamas’s removal from governing authority and endorsed a temporary administrative structure for Gaza.
Under the plan, Gaza would be supervised for two years by an international stabilization force, during which time humanitarian aid distribution would expand and Palestinian institutions would be restructured to prepare for future self-governance.

Russia Counters With Ceasefire-First Approach
Diplomats confirmed that on November 14, 2025, Russia submitted a counter-proposal that dramatically diverges from the US vision. Moscow’s draft demands:

• An immediate and unconditional ceasefire
• Recognition of Palestinian statehood
• Formal political unity between Gaza and the West Bank
• No international stabilization force
• No Board of Peace governance mechanism
  Russia’s version is being quietly supported by some UN members who view the US plan as placing too much authority in Washington’s hands. Algeria—the Arab seat on the Council—has expressed strong reservations about the US-led stabilization force, signaling potential abstention or opposition.

Deep Dive: Evidence and Reporting From Inside the UN
According to senior diplomatic sources familiar with the negotiations, the US mission warned that failure to adopt the resolution promptly could result in “grave consequences” for Palestinians by increasing the likelihood of ceasefire collapse and disrupting humanitarian corridors.
A senior Israeli official said Friday that the Council is on track to vote Monday, November 17 at 5 p.m. (NY time) on the American draft.
Complicating the geopolitical picture further, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to meet President Trump in Washington on November 18, a timing coincidence that analysts say underscores the urgency for Saudi-backed regional alignment before a potential new Gaza security structure is implemented.

Prophetic Context: Global Pressure on Israel and the Nations
The UN’s escalating struggle over Gaza governance echoes the prophetic warnings of Scripture, where Jerusalem and Israel become the focal point of global contention. Zechariah 12:3 (NASB1977) declares: “It will come about in that day that I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who lift it will be severely injured.”
The constant diplomatic wrestling, competing peace plans, foreign intervention, and calls to divide or control the land reflect the intensifying pressures described in biblical prophecy.
Moreover, the push by international powers—whether the US, Russia, or regional blocs—to assert authority over Gaza mirrors Jesus’ warning in Luke 21:24: “Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.”
As the world’s major powers negotiate governance over the borders of Israel and Gaza, believers recognize that these events are not merely political—they are deeply prophetic.

Strategic Implications: What’s at Stake for America and Israel
If the US resolution passes, Washington would lead the most significant restructuring of Gaza in modern history, reshaping regional alliances with Israel, Egypt, and the Gulf states.
If Russia’s version prevails—or if both fail, triggering deadlock—the result would be increased instability, emboldened Hamas remnants, diminished Israeli security, and potential expansion of Iranian influence.
For the United States, losing control of the diplomatic process would weaken its credibility as the primary broker in Middle East peace architecture—something Trump has worked to reassert after years of UN gridlock.

Conclusion
As the UN Security Council prepares for a pivotal vote Monday, the world now watches whether the American-led plan for Gaza can overcome Russia’s counter-move and secure the consensus needed to reshape post-Hamas governance. Regardless of the outcome, the fierce debate confirms what prophecy has long revealed: the world’s spotlight—and its political storms—continue to converge on Israel.

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