Once the Palestinian Authority has carried out requested reforms and the rebuilding of Gaza is underway, "the conditions may finally be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood", according to the US-drafted resolution.

The UN Security Council has approved the US plan for Gaza, marking a major diplomatic victory for Washington. The vote endorses President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan, which lays out a framework for halting hostilities and rebuilding Gaza.

The endorsement is a “significant step forward towards a lasting peace in Gaza”, said a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson. 

The vote was a crucial next step for the fragile ceasefire and efforts to outline Gaza’s future.

The Palestine Forum of New Zealand expresses deep concern regarding the UN Security Council’s vote on the United States–backed resolution endorsing President Trump’s proposed “Gaza Plan.” While framed as a pathway toward stability, the resolution in its current form poses significant risks to Palestinian sovereignty, self-determination, and long-term justice.