US Draft Resolution Calls for Reliable Path to Palestinian Statehood
Israel's Kan Broadcasting Authority has disclosed details of a U.S. draft resolution presented to the UN Security Council. This marks the first time such a proposal has been introduced as a primary document rather than as an annex, outlining long-term measures aimed at facilitating the establishment of a Palestinian state.
According to the draft resolution, prepared by the U.S. administration, "after the Palestinian Authority implements its reform program in good faith and makes progress in the reconstruction of Gaza, conditions could eventually be ripe for a reliable path toward Palestinian self-determination and statehood."
In a new section of the draft, the U.S. commits to initiating "dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous coexistence."
The draft also outlines a security mechanism stating that an "international stabilization force" will collaborate with Israel and Egypt, along with a recently vetted and trained Palestinian police force.
The unveiling of this draft follows a call by the U.S. on Thursday for UN Security Council members to "come together" to adopt the resolution supporting President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
The U.S. mission to the United Nations warned in a statement of "serious consequences" for Palestinians if the resolution is not adopted, noting that "attempts to sow discord while actively negotiating an agreement on this resolution have dangerous and tangible consequences that can be entirely avoided for the Palestinians in Gaza."
The statement emphasized that "the ceasefire is fragile, and we urge the council to unite and move forward to ensure the much-needed peace," considering this a "historic moment to pave the way for lasting peace in the Middle East."
The U.S. mission reported that Washington has been engaged in intensive negotiations in the Security Council since early November regarding the draft resolution, working closely with members and partners to reach a consensus on a document that supports "international forces to achieve stability" and guarantees "a stable, secure, peaceful, and prosperous future for Palestinians in Gaza, away from the Hamas movement."
