Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Israeli aggression on Palestinian lands surpasses a genocidal war and is occurring under the watchful eyes of the entire world. Abbas said, in an interview with Egyptian satellite TV channel ON, "Our people never witnessed such a war, even in the 1948 Nakba. What is happening is bigger than a new Nakba." He lamented over the fact that the U.S. consistently blocks all United Nations attempts to halt the conflicts in the Gaza Strip, saying: "Every time the world, the Security Council, and the United Nations General Assembly seek to stop this war, the U.S. responds with a veto, refusing to cease the fighting." Abbas said that a "grave crime" has been perpetrated against the Palestinian populace for the past couple of months, not just in Gaza but throughout the entire West Bank and Jerusalem. He further stated that the Israeli conflict continues, despite the deaths of over 20,000 Palestinians and injuries to more than 60,000. Additionally, he mentioned that between 7,000 and 10,000 people remain unaccounted for in the rubble in Gaza. Abbas warned that the West Bank, where Israel's campaign has resulted in the deaths and detention of a dozen civilians since October 7, is on the brink of eruption. He further stated that Israel, with U.S. support, is striving to displace Gaza and West Bank residents in an effort to "eliminate the Palestinian cause." "With just one signal from the U.S., Israel will stop this," he added. He pointed out that they're trying to move Palestinians towards Sinai, expressing gratitude for Egypt's rejection of this idea. Abbas also declared that Palestinians are open to all solutions that are based on forming a Palestinian state encompassing Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem, in accordance with applicable international agreements. However, he doubts Israel's willingness to pursue this course, given its intention to permanently take over parts of Gaza. Moreover, he disclosed that Palestinian leaders will soon meet with representatives from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar to plan the next steps.
