"Historic milestone".. Rubio praises the Security Council's decision and affirms: Gaza will be governed by Palestinians, not "Hamas-affiliated"

The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, described the United Nations Security Council's decision to adopt President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza as a 'historic milestone' in the path to building a peaceful and prosperous future for the region.

He emphasized that the new vision is based on Gaza being 'governed by the Palestinian people, not Hamas.'

Rubio's statements came after the Security Council voted, shortly after midnight on Monday to Tuesday, in favor of the U.S. resolution supporting Trump's plan.

The plan includes key provisions such as 'a ceasefire, the deployment of an international force, and a pathway that could lead to a Palestinian state.'

In a post on the 'X' platform, Rubio stated: 'President Trump is pushing for real and tangible change in the region.'

The Secretary added that 'with this vote, we are closer than ever to achieving a demilitarized, extremism-free, and stable Gaza.'

For his part, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, in his speech, considered the decision to be 'another important step towards a stable Gaza that can thrive.'

He pointed out that this stability will provide 'an environment that allows Israel to live securely.'

Waltz highlighted the executive mechanism of the plan, noting that 'the Peace Council, to be led by President Donald Trump, remains the cornerstone of our efforts.'

The U.S. Ambassador explained that the council's tasks will focus on 'coordinating the delivery of humanitarian aid and facilitating the development of Gaza.'

The council will also support 'the formation of a technocratic committee of Palestinians to handle the daily operations of civil services and administration' in the region.

He confirmed that this arrangement will continue 'while the Palestinian Authority fully implements its reform programs.'