Palestinian President Abbas Appeals to UN and Trump for Gaza Peace

Plea for an End to the Gaza War

• 🇵🇸 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN, making a renewed plea for help to end the war with Israel.
• 🇺🇸 He also made a direct plea to US President Donald Trump regarding the conflict.

Abbas's Address to the UN

• 🗣️ Abbas delivered his speech virtually after the State Department revoked his visa, preventing him from entering the US.
• 💔 He described the Palestinian people's wounds as deep and their calamity as great.

Condemnation and Destruction

• 💥 Abbas condemned Hamas for the October 7th attacks.
• 🏠 He stated that Israel's retaliation has gone too far, destroying 80% of homes, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure in Gaza.
• ⚖️ He characterized Israel's actions as not merely aggression but a war crime and a crime against humanity.

Governance of Gaza and Peace Efforts

• 🇵🇸 Abbas insisted that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the Palestinian state and that the Palestinian Authority will bear full responsibility for governing it.
• 🚫 He stated that Hamas will have no role in governance and must hand over its weapons to the Palestinian National Authority.
• 🤝 Abbas declared readiness to work with President Trump, Saudi Arabia, France, the UN, and all partners to implement an approved peace plan for a just peace and regional cooperation.

US Stance and International Recognition

• 🇺🇸 The US has not formally recognized Palestinian statehood, insisting it must be achieved through direct negotiations.
• 🌍 Several countries, including France, the UK, and Canada, have recently joined nations recognizing the Palestinian state.