In his speech at the UN General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas confirmed the determination of his people in the middle of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Abbas, who spoke of the video after being denied the American visa, emphasized the Palestinian commitment to their homeland and rights.
Rejection of Hamas and administration of public affairs
Abbas addressed the Palestinian directly and refused the Hamas attack 2023 on Israel and claimed that a militant group would have no role in Gaza’s ruling after the conflict. He said, “The dawn of freedom will appear. Hamas will not play in the administration of public affairs.
He introduced the Palestinian authority as a viable alternative to Hamas and said: “The Palestinian authority is ready to bear full responsibility for management and security in Gaza.”
Emphasizing the humanitarian crisis
Abbas described the situation in Gaza as desperate and said that the Palestinians “faced the cylinders of genocides, destruction, starvation and displacement” in the hands of Israel. He accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity and urging the international community to take steps: “It is time for the international community to do properly Palestinian people so that they can get their legitimate rights and not stay hostages with the temperament of Israel.”
Call to international recognition and support
The Palestinian leader welcomed the recent recognition of statehood by countries, including France, Great Britain and Canada, but noted that symbolic gestures are insufficient. He called on the remaining nations to follow and support Palestinian sovereignty. Abbas said, “The dawn of freedom will appear, and the Palestine flag will fly high in our sky as a symbol of dignity, endurance and liberation from the occupation.”
The vision of two states and challenges
Abbas repeated his obligation to resolve two states next to Israel and noted that he had received traction internationally, but remains distant from reality on Earth. He emphasized the lack of Israeli cooperation and said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Palestinian authority in Gaza and considers annexation in parts of the West Bank.
“If Palestine is not liberated, there can be no justice,” Abbas said, calling for an urgent international intervention to ensure Palestinian rights.
Appeal to Palestinians
Abbas ended in a message of hope and resistance and told his people, “No matter how long the suffering continues, his results will not break our will to live and survive.”
Victims and ongoing conflict
The Ministry of Health of Gaza reports more than 65,000 killed and more than 167,000 injured in the Israeli campaign, with about half of the victims being women and children. Most housing was destroyed and famine was declared in Northern Gaza. The conflict escalated after Militants Hamas attacked Israel 7 October 2023, killed around 1200 and took 251 hostages.
(Tagstotranslate) Palestinian President Mahmúd Abbas
