Abbas, Mahmoud

Palestinian President Accuses Israel of Committing "War of Genocide" in Gaza

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Sep 24, 2025 — 1 min read

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas made a dire accusation at the United Nations General Assembly, calling Israel's actions in Gaza a "war of genocide." Abbas stated that the Israeli occupation forces have killed and injured over 220,000 Palestinians, including countless unarmed children, women, and the elderly. He also condemned the Israeli government's settlement expansion on the West Bank, warning that it threatens the two-state solution and expressed rejection of a plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a "greater Israel." Abbas emphasized that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the State of Palestine and that the Palestinian Authority is ready to bear full responsibility for governance and security there.

Key Takeaways:

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of committing a "war of genocide" in Gaza, resulting in over 220,000 Palestinian casualties, including children, women, and the elderly.
Abbas condemned Israeli settlement expansion on the West Bank, warning that it threatens the two-state solution.
He rejected a plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a "greater Israel" and criticized the "terrorism of settlers."
Abbas stated that Hamas will not have a role in governance in the Gaza Strip, which he emphasized is an integral part of the State of Palestine.
The Palestinian Authority is ready to bear full responsibility for governance and security in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli troops advanced further into Gaza City, and Netanyahu vowed to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Statistics:

At least 65,419 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza since October 2023, according to the Gaza health authorities.
Over 220,000 Palestinians have been killed or injured in Israel's occupation of Gaza.
The Gaza Strip has been under Israeli blockade since 2007.

Sources:

Xinhua via COMTEX: "Palestinian President Abbas says Israel competing 'war of genocide' in Gaza"
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