A UN Security Council resolution set up an international protection mission for Palestinians in Kuwait .
The proposal that was submitted on Tuesday, aims to win support in a vote expected this week, diplomats said.
Kuwait first put forward the idea 10 days ago after condemning Israeli forces’ killing of dozens of Palestinians during protests on the Gaza border.
The Security Council could hold a vote, possibly on Thursday, on the resolution that is expected to face a US veto, diplomats added.
Highlighting Washington’s isolation on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, Kuwait – a non-permanent Security Council member that represents Arab countries – hopes to win a high number of votes in favour of its proposal.
The revised draft outlines demands for an international protection mission, requesting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to present recommendations.
France and Britain have criticised the draft resolution for a lack of specific details, diplomats said, adding the US viewed it as biased against Israel.
Danny Danon, Israel’s permanent representative to the UN, blasted the proposed resolution calling it “shameful” and crafted to help Gaza’s rulers Hamas.
Diplomats have said the Palestinians may turn to the UN General Assembly if the draft resolution on protection fails to win Security Council backing.
The council is to meet on Wednesday at the request of the United States to discuss Palestinian rocket and mortar shell firing into Israel from Gaza.
