Russia Challenges Trump’s Gaza Initiative at the UN Security Council

Washington pushes a 20‑point plan, Moscow offers an alternative

The Trump administration has formally requested that the United Nations Security Council adopt a resolution embedding its 20‑point Gaza proposal, effectively elevating the plan to the status of international law.

Russia seized the opportunity to speak at the council, presenting a counter‑proposal that it says better addresses the humanitarian and political dimensions of the conflict.

The U.S. draft emphasizes immediate cease‑fire, reconstruction funding, and a framework for future negotiations, but Russian officials argue that it overlooks the rights of the Palestinian people and fails to guarantee a sustainable peace.

During the debate, Russian diplomats warned that imposing the American plan without broader consensus could deepen regional instability and undermine the credibility of the United Nations.

Both sides pledged to continue diplomatic efforts, but the stark divergence in their approaches highlights the growing geopolitical contest over how the Gaza crisis should be resolved.