A diplomatic masterstroke unfolded at the UN Security Council, where the US rallied unanimous approval for President Trump’s ambitious Gaza peace blueprint. Ambassador Mike Waltz broke the news, touting the 13-0 passage as a historic consensus.
In his Salem News appearance with Hugh Hewitt, Waltz unpacked the victory’s scope. This isn’t just any resolution—it’s a game-changer for the intractable Israel-Palestine stalemate, backed by global powers.
At its core, the initiative deploys an international peacekeeping contingent, institutes a professional Palestinian administrative authority, and establishes a dedicated World Bank fund for development. Indonesia leads with a bold pledge: 8,000 troops and $5 billion infusion prior to the Peace Board’s debut session.
Tangible wins are emerging fast. Captives released, truce observed, relief supplies arriving steadily. Phase two lasers in on Hamas, with Waltz delivering a stark ultimatum for disarmament—voluntary or enforced.
Geopolitical winds are shifting. Traditional Hamas patrons like Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt have swung to the US-Israel side, bolstering the peace architecture.
Iran faces renewed heat. Waltz confirmed snapback sanctions’ potency, overriding Russian dissent and Chinese reservations. Entities trading with Iran court violation charges. With the IRGC dominating 40-50% of the economy, economic pain is mounting for the rulers.
On shadowy operations like the ghost fleet, Waltz called for decisive seizures under UN authority, leveraging maritime organizations for enforcement. Iran’s internal chaos, claiming 18 lives, reflects brutal crackdowns, as evidenced in a UN forum with activist Masih Alinejad present.
Tehran must choose: end uranium enrichment, dismantle ballistic missile programs, and cut terror funding. The US deadline looms, heralding a harder line.