Abbas affirms Gaza as integral part of Palestine on International Day of Solidarity
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- Abbas stresses Gaza’s unity with Palestine and calls for continued international recognition.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in a message marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, reaffirmed that the Gaza Strip is an inseparable part of the State of Palestine, emphasizing that unity with the West Bank and East Jerusalem is an “inalienable and non-negotiable right.”
Addressing the occasion through Palestine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, Abbas highlighted that all arrangements during the transitional period must align with the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.
Facing Genocide and Growing International Recognition
The address came as Palestinians continue to confront the aftermath of the war in Gaza and ongoing violations in the West Bank. Abbas criticized 'Israel’s' ongoing policies of settlement expansion, annexation, and settler violence.
At the same time, he noted a growing international momentum in favor of recognizing the State of Palestine. He pointed to Arab-Islamic efforts led by Saudi Arabia and the European Union, which have helped establish “an international coalition to implement a two-state solution.”
Unified Governance and Rejection of Division
Abbas reaffirmed Palestine’s support for US President Donald Trump’s peace plan, adopted by the UN Security Council under Resolution 2803. He stressed the need for a complete 'Israeli' withdrawal from Gaza and for the Palestinian state to assume full administrative and security responsibilities there.
Highlighting the principle of unity, Abbas called for “one state, one government, one law, and one weapon,” asserting that all institutions in Gaza, including border crossings, must be linked to the Palestinian Authority and state institutions, reiterating that Gaza is an integral part of Palestine.
Call for Recognition and Internal Reforms
The president welcomed recognition of Palestine by several European and Caribbean nations, bringing the total number of countries recognizing the state to 160, and urged other nations to take similar bold steps.
Abbas emphasized Palestine’s commitment to fully implementing reforms to strengthen a free, independent, and democratic state, noting that the path to freedom is closer than ever.
