Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a fiery speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday, calling Israel's military campaign in Gaza one of the "most horrific chapters of humanitarian tragedy" in modern history. 🔥 His video-linked address accused Israeli forces of waging a "war of genocide," with over 220,000 Palestinians killed or injured since October 2023—most being children, women, and the elderly. 😢
The Human Cost
Abbas didn’t hold back: "This isn’t just a war—it’s destruction, starvation, and displacement," he declared, citing Gaza health authorities’ latest death toll of 65,419. 🕊️ He also condemned Israel’s West Bank settlement expansions and Netanyahu’s "greater Israel" plan, warning they threaten the two-state solution.
Hamas & the Path Forward
In a surprising twist, Abbas rejected Hamas’ October 7 attacks, stating they don’t represent Palestinians’ fight for freedom. 🕊️ "Gaza is part of Palestine," he insisted, adding that the Palestinian Authority is ready to take full governance control—without Hamas’ involvement.
Meanwhile, Israeli troops pushed deeper into Gaza City as Netanyahu vowed to block Palestinian statehood ahead of his UN speech. 💥 With tensions at a boiling point, young people worldwide are watching: Will this crisis redefine 21st-century geopolitics? 🌐
