DEVELOPING: U.N. Security Council Approves US-Backed Gaza Stabilization Force

Breaking News: U.N. Security Council Approves US-Backed Gaza Stabilization Force The United Nations Security Council has approved a US-backed plan for a Gaza stabilization force, authorizing an international force to provide security in the devastated territory. The vote was 13-0, with Russia and China abstaining. This decision comes after two years of war between Israel and Hamas. The US-backed plan envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state. Arab and other Muslim countries had signaled interest in providing troops for the international force. The approval of this plan is a crucial next step for the fragile ceasefire in Gaza. The U.N. Security Council's decision is a significant development in the Middle East conflict. The US and other countries had hoped Russia would not use its veto power to block the resolution's adoption. The approval of the plan is seen as a step towards outlining Gaza's future. The current status of the plan is that it has been approved by the U.N. Security Council. The next developments will be the deployment of the international force and the implementation of the plan. The situation in Gaza remains fragile, and the international community will be closely watching the developments. This is a developing story. The situation in Gaza is subject to change, and new information will be added as it becomes available.