The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The New U.N. Security Council Resolution on Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, with Amb. Jeffrey Feltman and Joel Braunold
Nov 21, 2025
Amb. Jeffrey Feltman, a seasoned diplomat with a rich history at the U.N., teams up with Joel Braunold, Managing Director at the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace, to dissect the newly adopted U.N. Security Council Resolution 2803. They delve into its unusual elements, the implications for Palestinian self-determination, and the political calculations of the U.S. and regional actors. The duo also explores the role of the PLO, Israel's reactions, and the potential challenges in implementing disarmament and reform. A compelling discussion on a pivotal moment in peace efforts!
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PLO Backing Made The Vote Possible
- PLO's support was decisive in convincing Algeria and persuading China and Russia to abstain rather than veto.
- That regional and PLO buy-in made the resolution politically feasible at the Security Council.
Ramallah Chose Practical Leverage
- Ramallah chose to support the resolution to regain relevance and access to regional and U.S. channels.
- Do prioritize practical political leverage over sole reliance on international legal strategies when survival is at stake.
Wording Creates Palestinian Participation Ambiguity
- The resolution's wording limits certain Palestinian roles by specifying 'Palestinians from the Strip,' creating ambiguity over who may govern.
- That clause signals political accommodation toward Israel while complicating PA involvement.