In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas criticized the United States for supporting Israel’s war on Gaza and called for an end to the violence that has killed over 41,000 people. Abbas accused the US of repeatedly obstructing UN resolutions calling for a ceasefire.
He also proposed a 12-point plan for Gaza post-war, including a complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian Authority governing the area. Abbas reiterated his call for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict and urged for an international peace conference under the UN.
Analysts noted that Abbas made strong points in his speech, but also criticized his absence in action over the past year. Israeli UN ambassador Danny Danon responded, criticizing Abbas for not mentioning Hamas in his speech and questioning his commitment to peace.
Abbas’s proposal for Gaza post-war and his call for a two-state solution highlight the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. The role of international actors like the US, Qatar, and Egypt in brokering a ceasefire remains crucial in ending the violence and resolving the long-standing issues between the two sides.
Source
Photo credit www.aljazeera.com
