Israel is guilty of war crimes, Palestine’s Abbas tells UNGA
Summary
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Israel of war crimes and genocide in Gaza. He criticized Israel for illegal settlement activities in the occupied West Bank, which he says make a future Palestinian state impossible. Abbas also stated that Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people and should not have a role in governance.Key Facts
- Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon against Palestinians.
- Abbas spoke to the UN General Assembly via videolink after being denied a US visa.
- He claimed Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute war crimes and genocide.
- A UN report accused Israel of systematically destroying civilian life in Gaza.
- Abbas stated Hamas’ actions on October 7, 2023, do not represent Palestinian interests.
- Abbas criticized Israel's settlement expansion in the West Bank, calling it illegal under international law.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is moving forward with a plan that would prevent the formation of a Palestinian state.
- Abbas emphasized that Hamas and other factions should surrender their weapons for state-building.
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