The resolution in question was passed with a notable 13-0 vote, while both Russia and China chose to abstain, signaling a complex geopolitical landscape. This development has sparked discussions across various political corridors.

US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, expressed optimism post-vote, stating, “Today’s resolution represents another significant step that will enable Gaza to prosper and foster an environment that will allow Israel to live in security.” His remarks highlight the resolution’s potential to reshape regional dynamics, emphasizing peace and development.

Interestingly, amidst its formal language, the resolution hints at the possibility of establishing a future Palestinian state, a topic that has been a cornerstone in Middle Eastern diplomacy. As the world watches, the implications of this decision may unfold in ways that could redefine the region’s future.

Much of Gaza has been reduced to rubble following Israel’s two-year military assault on the enclave. Source: Getty / Anadolu

The resolution’s text says that “conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood” once the Palestinian Authority — which exercises limited control over the occupied West Bank — has carried out a reform program and Gaza’s redevelopment has advanced.

The resolution also calls for the resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries at scale through the UN, ICRC and Red Crescent.

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The statement also criticised the establishment of an international force whose “mission includes the disarmament” of Palestinian groups in Gaza.