Moscow has presented an alternative draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council concerning the Gaza Strip, challenging the U.S.-led initiative promoted by President Donald Trump.
The move comes amid intense pressure from Washington to adopt an American-backed text supporting a peace committee overseen by the U.S. president.
The U.S. plan, which underpinned the fragile ceasefire implemented on October 10, aims to establish a “peace committee” as a transitional governance body until December 2027, along with an international stabilization force (ISF). This force would guarantee border security in cooperation with Israel and Egypt, disarm non-state armed groups, protect civilians, and train a Palestinian police force.
Russia’s permanent mission to the UN circulated its counterproposal to other Security Council members, describing it as a balanced alternative inspired by the American text. According to the Russian note, the goal is to achieve a “sustainable end to hostilities” without placing the peace committee under U.S. control. The Russian draft instead requests the UN Secretary-General to propose options regarding the international stabilization force but omits any reference to a U.S.-led peace committee.
In contrast, the U.S. mission has exerted strong pressure for its resolution to be adopted. It warned that attempts to sow division during ongoing negotiations could have serious, avoidable consequences for Palestinians in Gaza. The statement emphasized the fragility of the current ceasefire and called on the Security Council to unite in guaranteeing peace, describing the initiative as a historic opportunity to advance long-term Middle East stability.
Diplomatic sources indicate that the planned ISF could involve around 20,000 personnel, with contributions potentially coming from countries such as Indonesia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. Israel has reportedly opposed Turkish participation in the force. President Trump has ruled out deploying U.S. troops to Gaza.
