Both nations argued that the resolution leaves critical questions hanging in the air, particularly regarding the role of Palestinians, the scope of transparency, and the powers of the proposed stabilization force.
Chinese Ambassador Fu Cong remarked that the document fails to mirror the principles of Palestinian self governance, adding that Washington has not provided clear details about the International Stabilization Force or the proposed Board of Peace. Russia’s representative went a step further, warning that the plan risks sidelining Palestinians altogether and could lead to a deeper fragmentation between Gaza and the West Bank.
Meanwhile, the proposal secured support from Britain, France, South Korea, and Slovenia, while Denmark stressed that preserving the unity of Gaza and the West Bank is essential and cannot be treated as an afterthought.
The resolution, linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan was approved by the United Nations Security Council with 14 votes in favor and none against, though China and Russia pointedly abstained from the voting process.
The U.S. envoy expressed appreciation to Pakistan, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, and Indonesia for what was described as their constructive engagement.
On the other side of the divide, Hamas and several Palestinian resistance groups swiftly rejected the Council’s move, dismissing the resolution as out of touch with ground realities and devoid of Palestinian agency.
