In a stirring address, President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine vehemently stated that Israel does not deserve a place at the United Nations, citing severe violations and ongoing conflicts in Gaza. His impassioned speech came amidst reports of extensive devastation in the region, where homes, schools, and medical facilities have been nearly obliterated.
The president accused Israel of reoccupying Gaza and rendering it uninhabitable, a situation he described as a humanitarian disaster of immense proportions. He emphasized that the destruction meted out in Gaza was indicative of a broader crisis that not only threatened Palestinian sovereignty but also mocked international norms and resolutions which Israel continues to defy.
“Stop this crime now! Stop the killing of children and women! Stop this genocide!” he implored the international community. His plea extended to a call for an immediate cessation of arms supplies to Israel, which he argued only fueled the ongoing violence.
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President Abbas firmly rejected any proposals that would see parts of Gaza being converted into an Israeli buffer zone. “The Gaza Strip, 7 km by 40 km in dimension, is ours, and we will not allow a single centimeter of it to be taken,” he declared, underscoring a resolve to maintain the territorial integrity of Palestinian lands against any form of occupation.
The president’s message was clear: Palestine would not concede any land, and the rightful inhabitants would resist displacement from their ancestral homeland. He concluded with a spiritual invocation, emphasizing resilience and the sacred nature of their struggle.
This ongoing conflict continues to draw international attention, with various stakeholders urging for peaceful resolutions and respect for human rights and international law.