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Palestinian Leadership and Gaza Crisis
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly, where he declared that Hamas will not govern Gaza after the war.
“Abbas reaffirmed Palestinian resilience and commitment to Gaza despite ongoing suffering, while Israeli officials dismissed his statements as empty rhetoric.”
Abbas emphasized that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is ready to assume full governance and security responsibilities in Gaza, excluding Hamas from power.
He criticized the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel, which resulted in about 1,200 deaths, and stated that Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people.
Abbas's speech highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing Israeli actions as a "war of genocide" and urging the international community to take decisive action beyond symbolic recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Abbas's UN Speech on Gaza
Abbas's speech at the UN was marked by his strong condemnation of Israel's military actions in Gaza, which he described as war crimes and crimes against humanity.
He highlighted the massive casualties and suffering among Palestinians, including over 220,000 killed or injured, and called the situation a genocide.
Abbas urged the international community to support Palestine’s full UN membership, which the US has vetoed, leaving Palestine as a non-member observer state.
He praised recent international recognitions of Palestinian statehood by countries like France, the UK, and Canada, and called for justice and liberation from occupation.
Global Reactions to Gaza Crisis
The international response to Abbas's address and the situation in Gaza has been varied.
“Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a united global armed force to liberate Palestine, condemning the situation as genocide and warning of its global threat.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a united global armed force to liberate Palestine, condemning the situation as genocide and warning of its global threat.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto supported this idea by offering 20,000 soldiers for such a force.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric condemned Israel’s actions, calling for Prime Minister Netanyahu to face genocide charges at an international tribunal.
These leaders emphasized the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with over 65,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, killed due to Israeli military actions.
Palestinian Unity and Conflict
Abbas's call for Palestinian unity and the establishment of a state with Jerusalem as its capital was a central theme in his address.
He positioned his government as the legitimate alternative to Hamas, appealing to recent international recognitions of Palestinian statehood.
Abbas criticized Israel’s ongoing offensive as a war crime, highlighting the severe humanitarian toll in Gaza, including over 65,000 deaths and widespread displacement.
He concluded by urging Palestinians to remain resilient despite the suffering and called on the global community to act decisively to end the conflict.