Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in his speech at the UN General Assembly, reaffirmed the resolve of his people amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking via video after being denied a US visa, Abbas emphasized the Palestinian commitment to their homeland and rights.

Rejecting Hamas and pledging governance

Abbas addressed Palestinians directly, rejecting the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and asserting that the militant group would have no role in governing Gaza after the conflict. He said: “The dawn of freedom will emerge. Hamas will have no role to play in governance. They will have to hand over their weapons to the Palestinian authorities.”

Highlighting the humanitarian crisis

Abbas described the situation in Gaza as dire, saying Palestinians “have been facing a war of genocide, d

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