Rubio Hails Biden’s “Historic” Gaza Peace Plan as Global Backing Grows
In a significant diplomatic development, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described President Joe Biden’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict as the most promising path toward long-term peace in the Middle East. Rubio’s remarks come as the United States prepares to move its proposal to the United Nations Security Council, seeking international authorization for its implementation.
Calling the initiative “historic,” Rubio emphasized that the U.S.-drafted resolution is designed to support Biden’s broader roadmap for ending hostilities, stabilizing the region, and paving the way for a sustainable political solution.
Widespread Regional Endorsement
The proposal has garnered rare and wide-ranging backing from key Middle Eastern and Islamic nations. Rubio expressed gratitude to Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Jordan, and Türkiye for endorsing the plan.
According to Rubio, this coalition of support reflects a strong regional desire to break the cycle of conflict. He highlighted that such unified endorsement from traditionally diverse and, at times, competing regional powers signals “a seismic shift in the diplomatic landscape.”
A Potential Turning Point for the Middle East
U.S. officials believe the Comprehensive Plan offers the first credible path in years to achieve a ceasefire, secure humanitarian access, and set the stage for political negotiations involving all stakeholders. Rubio said that with international cooperation coalescing behind the U.S. proposal, “the Middle East has never been this close to a real and lasting peace.”
While details of the plan remain under diplomatic consideration, the U.S. insists it balances Israel’s security requirements with urgent humanitarian, political, and reconstruction needs for Gaza.
Awaiting the UN Security Council Vote
The focus now shifts to the Security Council, where the U.S. is urging broad adoption of the resolution. Diplomats say regional endorsements may influence key council members and widen international consensus.
If passed, the resolution would provide the legal and diplomatic framework to move the plan forward—a crucial step as Washington seeks to stabilize a region marked by decades of intermittent conflict.
As consultations intensify in New York, Rubio’s remarks signal a confident push from the Biden administration, which hopes global alignment will translate into meaningful steps toward peace on the ground.
