Diplomats familiar with ongoing discussions in New York indicate that the United States is pressing members of the UN Security Council to seriously consider former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, according to diplomats familiar with ongoing talks in New York. This effort comes amid growing divisions over how best to respond to an intensifying humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza.
Diplomatic sources report that U.S. representatives have engaged in informal consultations with Council members over recent days, inciting them to consider elements of President Donald Trump’s plan presented at his recent public appearance. While his plan has yet to be officially introduced as a resolution, officials from Washington have encouraged member states to treat it as a framework for potential negotiations.
U.S. diplomats say the plan outlines steps aimed at reducing hostilities, providing humanitarian access, and creating long-term governance structures in Gaza. Diplomats believe it may serve as one option among many for consideration by the Council as part of broader efforts to stabilize the region; discussions remain preliminary, though Washington welcomes input from fellow Security Council members and regional stakeholders into any decisionmaking processes.
Reactions in the Council have been varied. Some member states expressed an openness to reviewing the plan as part of ongoing deliberations, while others stressed that any proposal must take into account existing UN resolutions and principles regarding Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution. Several diplomats stressed that any endorsement from regional actors must first be fully discussed by all.
Analysts noted that Washington’s efforts reflect its renewed attempt to influence diplomatic conversations at the UN during a time of heightened global attention on Gaza. With humanitarian conditions worsening and ceasefire negotiations stalled, pressure has mounted for Council members to reach consensus on an acceptable path forward – multiple draft resolutions have been proposed but disagreements over language and responsibility have repeatedly prevented their adoption.
UN officials noted that the Council remains focused on immediate reduction in violence and improving humanitarian access for civilians. Unfortunately, diplomatic action delays continue to hamper aid agencies from providing food, medicine and shelter to affected communities in a timely manner.
Diplomats familiar with the discussions stressed that Trump’s proposal, while garnering wide media coverage and political interest, still required significant refinement before it could become part of an official Security Council agenda. A few Council members reportedly voiced doubts as to whether sufficient consultation had taken place with Palestinian representatives and regional governments directly affected by the conflict.
Regional observers noted that the introduction of an emotionally charged plan challenges multilateral diplomacy at a time when unity among member nations has been compromised due to different national positions. They indicated, however, that U.S. attempts to introduce its proposal signals an intent to explore alternatives when traditional negotiation tracks become unavailable.
As yet, no timetable has been set for formal consideration of the plan by Council members. Diplomats indicate that multiple proposals related to humanitarian, political and security frameworks remain under discussion.
As global focus remains firmly on Gaza, debate on whether Trump’s plan should play any role in future diplomatic efforts showcases the complexity of working through UN Security Council to find a path towards de-escalation and long-term stability.