Palestinian President Abbas Ready to Work with Trump on Gaza Peace Plan

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, speaking via video at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, condemned Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza as genocide and called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. He accused Israel of committing war crimes, including settlement expansions in the West Bank and attacks on Palestinian civilians, and condemned the "Greater Israel" plan. Abbas expressed readiness to work with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, France, and the United Nations to implement a recently endorsed Gaza peace plan aimed at achieving a two-state solution and ending the conflict. He emphasized that Hamas would have no role in governance and that the Palestinian Authority is prepared to assume full responsibility for Gaza’s governance and security. Despite the Israeli blockade and violence, Abbas rejected Hamas’s October 7 attacks on Israeli civilians, stating they do not represent the Palestinian people’s legitimate struggle. His speech reflects ongoing international diplomatic efforts and diverging views on peace and justice in the region.