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Palestinian President Abbas Addresses UN, Calls for End to Gaza War

CBS New YorkOctober 5, 20252 min1,166 views
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Abbas's UN Address and Plea for Peace

  • 🇵🇸 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a virtual address to the UN, making a renewed plea for help to end the war with Israel.
  • 💡 Abbas condemned Hamas for the October 7th attacks but stated that Israel's retaliation has destroyed 80% of homes, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure in Gaza, calling it a war crime and crime against humanity.
  • 🎯 He asserted that Palestinians must be allowed to live freely in Gaza with the Palestinian Authorities solely in control, and that Hamas will not have a role in governance.
  • 🤝 Abbas declared readiness to work with US President Donald Trump, following Trump's meetings with Arab leaders on a new plan to end the war.

Trump Administration's Involvement and Future Outlook

  • 🇺🇸 President Trump stated that new developments suggest the war in Gaza could end very soon, following productive talks with Middle Eastern representatives and leaders.
  • 🕊️ Trump mentioned ongoing efforts to get hostages back and end the Gaza situation, describing it as
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