Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas strongly rejected a governmental role for Hamas and threw his support behind a fresh international peace initiative in a major speech he gave via video link to the UN General Assembly. Abbas also laid out a conditional vision for Gaza’s future.The speech marked a clear attempt to position his Palestinian Authority (PA) as the sole legitimate administrator of a future Palestinian state.

What Did President Abbas Propose?

Abbas presented a multi-point plan centered on the implementation of the peace proposal announced by France. This plan calls for a simultaneous exchange: the release of all remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas for a complete end to Israeli military operations in Gaza. Following this, a transitional administration would govern the str

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