The United Nations Security Council has delivered a stunning endorsement of President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace proposal, passing it 13-0 in a display of rare harmony. US envoy Mike Waltz proclaimed it a monumental win for American diplomacy.
Featured on Hugh Hewitt’s Salem News program, Waltz detailed how the resolution navigated one of international relations’ thorniest issues—the Israel-Palestine conflict—earning broad acclaim.
The blueprint’s pillars are robust: a global security apparatus for Gaza, a technocrat-led Palestinian entity for governance, and a World Bank special fund for rebuilding. Indonesia stepped up decisively, vowing 8,000 personnel and $5 billion before the first Peace Board gathering.
Immediate deliverables are in motion—hostage liberations, sustained ceasefire, unrestricted aid access. The agenda now pivots to Hamas in round two, where Waltz issued a no-nonsense directive: surrender weapons peacefully or face consequences.
Allies are coalescing anew. Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt, erstwhile Hamas allies, join the US and Israel in this venture, signaling robust multilateral buy-in.
Iran looms large in Waltz’s rhetoric. Snapback sanctions persist forcefully, undeterred by Russia or China’s qualms. Commercial ties to the regime equate to sanctions breaches. The IRGC’s economic stranglehold—40-50% of Iran’s wealth—ensures targeted impact.
Waltz urged crackdowns on Iran’s ghost fleet through UN-permitted seizures and international maritime cooperation. Domestically, 18 protest deaths highlight regime savagery, spotlighted at a UN session with dissident Masih Alinejad.
Deadlines are non-negotiable: cease enrichment, missile development, and proxy terror support. America signals an unyielding posture forward.