The United Nations Security Council has passed Resolution 2803, authorizing an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) to oversee a transitional period in Gaza. The resolution, approved with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions, places U.S. President Donald Trump at the helm of the Palestinian enclave, implementing his 20-point plan for its future. The term ‘mandate’ has sparked significant controversy, drawing parallels to colonial-era interventions in the region. Critics, including British-Israeli historian Avi Shlaim, argue that the resolution disregards the rights and aspirations of Palestinians, likening it to the British Mandate for Palestine post-World War I. The resolution outlines a two-year plan involving multinational troops, Palestinian technocrats, and a local police force, but has been met with resistance from Hamas and other Palestinian factions, though it is supported by the Palestinian Authority (PA). The resolution vaguely references Palestinian self-determination and statehood, contingent on certain conditions, which has been criticized as undermining international law. The plan has garnered backing from several Muslim-majority and Arab states, including Egypt, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Indonesia, while Russia and China abstained from the vote. The resolution’s implementation remains uncertain, particularly due to Hamas’s refusal to disarm, raising questions about the feasibility of international peacekeeping efforts in the region. Critics argue that the resolution perpetuates Israeli control over Gaza and represents a significant crisis for the United Nations, potentially damaging its credibility and effectiveness.