Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has welcomed the Hamas and Trump statements on the Gaza peace plan. “We welcome these statements as they signal a willingness to release all hostages and adopt a constructive approach during this critical stage, which requires everyone to exercise the highest level of national responsibility,” a statement by the PA’s Presidency said, expressing gratitude for efforts made by U.S. President Donald Trump and Arab and Muslim countries toward a deal to end the war, reported the Wafa news agency.
“What matters to us now is an immediate commitment to a complete ceasefire, the release of all hostages and prisoners, the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid through UN organizations, ensuring the prevention of displacement or annexation, and the commencement of the reconstruction process,” the statement continues.
“Sovereignty over the Gaza Strip belongs to the State of Palestine, and the connection between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip must be achieved through Palestinian laws and governmental institutions, through a Palestinian administrative committee and unified Palestinian security forces, within the framework of a single system and law, and with Arab and international support,” the statement concludes. “The Presidency will continue to work with relevant mediators and partners to ensure the success of these efforts, leading to the achievement of a lasting peace that ends the Israeli occupation of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
