United Nations, Nov. 19 -- The UN Security Council has voted in favor of US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, which includes the deployment of international troops. The vote, earlier this week, pushed forward Washington's 20-point framework, which lays out the first comprehensive international roadmap for ceasefire enforcement, reconstruction and governance in Gaza.

The resolution was backed by 13 countries -- including the UK, France, and Somalia -- with none voting against the proposal. Russia and China abstained.

The Council's text incorporates Trump's blueprint and invites UN member states to join the proposed Board of Peace, the interim body meant to direct reconstruction and guide Gaza's economic stabilization. It also...