The initial draft was circulated by the United States on 3 November 2025 which would give a two-year mandate to the International Stabilization Force and set up a Board of Peace.[1] A revised draft was reported on 10 November, which sets benchmarks for Israeli withdrawal tied to Hamas disarmament and requires six-monthly progress reports to be submitted to the Security Council. It welcomes the formation of a Board of Peace and describes it as a transitional governing body to oversee the administration of Gaza.[2][3][4] A further revised draft was circulated on 13 November which included a clause supporting Palestinian self-determination and statehood.[5] The same day, Russia proposed an alternative draft which would support options for an International Stabilization Force, but removed references to the Board of Peace.[6][7] On 14 November, the United States, together with the Muslim-majority countries of Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Jordan, and Turkey, issued a joint statement urging the Security Council to adopt the latest version of the United States draft.[8] The statement was welcomed by the Palestinian Authority.[9] The United Kingdom also issued a statement in support of the United States proposed draft resolution.[10][bare URL]</ref> A final draft was presented to the Security Council at its 10,046th meeting on 17 November 2025 as Document S/2025/748.
Voting
Thirteen countries voted in favour of the resolution, including P5 members France, the United Kingdom and the United States. The remaining two P5 countries, China and Russia, abstained from voting.[11][12]
Permanent members of the Security Council are in bold.
Reactions
United Nations Security Council Members
China: China abstained from the vote. Ambassador to the UN Fu Cong stated that the draft resolution contained only "skimpy details" in the "structure, composition, terms of reference, and participation criteria" of the ISF and BOP but also stressed the imperative and fragility of the ceasefire in Gaza.
France: France welcomed the resolution adding that "The implementation of this resolution must take place within a clear political and legal framework, in line with relevant Security Council resolutions, internationally agreed parameters, and the New York Declaration on the implementation of the two-state solution,"
Russia: Russia abstained from the vote. Ambassador Vasily Nebenzia stated the resolution is "giving complete control over the Gaza strip to the Board of Peace."[13]
United States: Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, expressed gratitude towards nations that joined the U.S. in charting resolution. He stated that the resolution "represents another significant step towards a stable Gaza that will be able to prosper and an environment that will allow Israel to live in security". [11]
Israel and Palestine
Israel: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the resolution stating that "we believe that President Trump's plan will lead to peace and prosperity because it insists upon full demilitarization, disarmament, and the deradicalization of Gaza."[14]
Palestine: The Palestinian Authority issued a statement welcoming the resolution, and said it is ready to take part in its implementation.[15]
Other states
Egypt: Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasised the need to build on the resolution to solidify the ceasefire, ensure the flow of humanitarian aid, and lay the groundwork for the swift start of reconstruction efforts.[16]
Iran: Iran's foreign ministry expresses its serious concern regarding the provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 2803.[18]
Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan's foreign ministry welcomed the resolution, describing it as a "crucial step toward resolving the situation in the Gaza Strip".[19]
International organisations
European Union: The European Commission welcomed the resolution, describing it as an "“an important step towards ending the conflict" and expressed its willingness to be part of the Board of Peace.[20][21]
United Nations: United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres welcomed the resolution and urged all parties to "turn this momentum into concrete action".[22]
Non-state actors
Hamas: Palestinian militant group Hamas denounced the resolution saying it would be replacing Israeli occupation with "foreign guardianship".[23]
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