Washington is celebrating a major foreign policy triumph as US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz revealed that President Trump’s Gaza peace plan garnered full consensus at the Security Council. The resolution sailed through with a 13-0 vote, marking a rare moment of unity on the Israeli-Palestinian front.
During an interview on Salem News with host Hugh Hewitt, Waltz elaborated on the diplomatic coup. He called it ‘the international community’s support’ for a plan that promises lasting stability in one of the globe’s hottest zones.
Key elements of the framework include deploying an multinational security force, setting up a technocratic Palestinian governing body, and launching a World Bank-managed fund for economic revival. Notably, Indonesia committed to contributing 8,000 soldiers and $5 billion in funding before the inaugural Peace Board convenes.
On-the-ground successes are piling up: hostages freed, ceasefire intact, aid deliveries underway. Now, attention shifts to phase two, targeting Hamas. ‘They’ll have to lay down arms the easy way or the hard way,’ Waltz stated firmly.
A dramatic turnaround has occurred among former Hamas backers. Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt—once key supporters—are now aligned with the US and Israel. This pivot strengthens the plan’s viability.
Waltz didn’t shy away from Iran, insisting snapback sanctions are alive and enforceable. Russia and China may grumble, but trading with Tehran invites penalties. The IRGC’s grip on nearly half of Iran’s economy amplifies the sanctions’ bite.
Addressing Iran’s ghost fleet evasions, he pushed for robust actions like vessel interdictions via international maritime channels. Inside Iran, protests have led to 18 fatalities amid what he termed regime-orchestrated mass suppression, as detailed in a UN meeting featuring dissident Masih Alinejad.
Time is ticking for Tehran. Waltz spelled out the demands: halt nuclear enrichment, scrap long-range missiles, and sever terror ties. America’s message is unequivocal, promising escalated pressure if ignored.