A former senior UN human rights official has denounced the Security CoCraig Mokhiber, former director of the New York office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), described the vote as a “day of shame” for the UN and accused governments worldwide of being “on their knees before the US empire and its violent Israeli client”.

He criticised the “horrific” resolution as a violation of international law. The plan is based on US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza’s future, including only a singular line that envisions a future Palestinian state.

It outlines a Trump-chaired “Board of Peace” to oversee affairs in Gaza as a transitional authority.

It also authorises an “international stabilisation force” that would ensure “demilitarisation” of Gaza.