UN Security Council Unanimously Adopts 'Peace Plan' for Gaza
The New York Times reports the UN Security Council’s unanimous adoption of what it terms a 'peace plan' for Gaza, originated by the prior Trump administration. This plan was widely criticized at its unveiling for its stark pro-Israel bias, effectively sidelining Palestinian rights and self-determination. Oddly, unanimous support now appears to legitimize a framework originally dubbed the 'deal of
the century,' which offered Palestinians fragmented statehood on Israeli terms. This 'plan' fundamentally mirrors years of Israeli government policy, which has consistently refused meaningful concessions. Recall that Netanyahu has declared 'no Palestinian state' numerous times over decades (e.g., in 2015, publicly stating 'I will not allow' a Palestinian state while seeking re-election). One might
wonder if the UN’s sudden embrace is less about genuine peace and more about rubber-stamping a new status quo, or perhaps, simply bowing to pressure from member states heavily influenced by lobbying groups. How many times must a 'peace plan' exclude a significant party for it to still be called 'peace'?