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Palestinian Authority President Abbas faces protests and criticism after canceling the 'pay-for-slay' policy, replacing it with a needs-based system amid economic pressures and international criticism, sparking national debate over prisoners' rights and political integrity.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will attend an international summit in Egypt with world leaders, including Donald Trump, to discuss ending the Gaza war, with efforts focused on ceasefire, governance, and regional stability amid ongoing conflict and international negotiations.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN via video, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, rejecting Hamas's role in governance post-war, and emphasizing the Palestinian people's hope for independence and a two-state solution, amidst ongoing conflict and international recognition efforts.
Palestinian President Abbas expressed willingness to collaborate with the US and other nations on a peace plan during the UN General Assembly, signaling a potential step forward in Middle East peace efforts.
President-elect Donald Trump has spoken with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time since 2017, expressing his intention to end the ongoing war in Gaza. This call marks a potential reset in US-Palestinian relations after a strained period during Trump's previous term, which included the controversial recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Abbas expressed readiness to work with Trump towards a comprehensive peace, while Trump reiterated his commitment to stopping the conflict and collaborating with regional and global stakeholders.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirms plans for a military operation in Gaza's Rafah, despite international condemnation, while Palestinian Authority President Abbas urges Hamas to finalize a hostage deal with Israel to prevent the operation. The potential IDF operation in Rafah, near the Egyptian border, has become a pressure point to push Hamas towards a deal. International leaders, including US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, have expressed opposition to an Israeli military offensive in Rafah, citing concerns of a humanitarian catastrophe and violations of international human rights.