UNITED NATIONS:

The UN Security Council's endorsement of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan has generated sharp reactions across capitals, with Israel embracing the initiative while Hamas and several states warned it falls short of elaborating a pathway to a viable Palestinian state.

The UNSC approved the US-drafted text by a 13-0 vote, with China and Russia abstaining, authorising a transitional 'Board of Peace' to oversee Gaza's reconstruction until 2027 and enabling an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) tasked with managing security, redevelopment and humanitarian access across the enclave.

The text welcomes the 20-point Comprehensive Plan announced by President Trump on September 29, whose opening measures led to the October ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Diplomat

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