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What did the Palestinian president say at UNGA?

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UNGA remotely, condemning Israeli settlements and the October 7th attacks, stating Hamas will have no role in post-war Gaza governance. He called for all factions to surrender weapons to the Palestinian Authority and advocated for a unified state with one law and security force.

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Mahmoud Abbas promises no Hamas in post-war Gaza government

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  • Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly remotely after U.S. visa revocations. 4s
  • Abbas condemned Israeli settlements and the October 7th attacks on Israel. 41s
  • Abbas stated Hamas would have no role in a post-war Gaza government. 51s
  • Israel has dismissed any role for the Palestinian Authority in post-war Gaza. 1m 28s
  • The U.S. has proposed a 21-point plan to Arab and Muslim leaders, including hostage release and continued dialogue. 2m 19s
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Mahmoud Abbas promises no Hamas in post-war Gaza government
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CBS News
10 hours ago
Mahmoud Abbas promises no Hamas in post-war Gaza government

Abbas condemned Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the October 7th attacks on Israel, stating Hamas would have no role in governance in post-conflict Gaza.

Palestinian President Abbas to address the U.N. virtually
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Al Jazeera
18 hours ago
Palestinian President Abbas to address the U.N. virtually

Abbas, facing accusations, took a conciliatory tone, saying Hamas will have no role in governing and calling for all factions to surrender their weapons to the Palestinian Authority.

Palestinian President Abbas to address the U.N. virtually
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Al Jazeera
18 hours ago
Palestinian President Abbas to address the U.N. virtually

Abbas stated, 'What we want is one unified state without weapons, a state with one law and one legitimate security force.'

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