Abbas: Hamas Will Not Rule Gaza .. Israeli Withdrawal is the Solution
July 14, 202535 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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In a decisive statement made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during his meeting with former British Prime Minister and former envoy of the International Quartet Committee Tony Blair, he affirmed that Hamas will not rule the Gaza Strip after the war, emphasizing that the only applicable solution is a complete Israeli withdrawal from the sector, enabling the State of Palestine to assume its full responsibilities there, with effective Arab and international support.
The meeting, which took place at President Abbas's residence in the Jordanian capital Amman yesterday evening, focused on the necessity of reaching an immediate ceasefire, releasing all hostages and prisoners, and ensuring the urgent entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip without obstacles.
Abbas explained that Hamas must hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority, engage in political work within the framework of the Palestine Liberation Organization, in line with its political program and international legitimacy, and within the principles of one system, one law, and one legitimate weapon.
The Palestinian President also called for the cessation of all unilateral actions, including settlement expansion, rejection of annexation, and repeated attacks on sanctities.
He emphasized the importance of launching a serious political process to implement the two-state solution, based on international legitimacy decisions and the Arab Peace Initiative, through holding an international peace conference in New York City.
At the end of the meeting, the two parties agreed to continue working and coordinating, and to hold meetings with relevant parties with the aim of ending the war and achieving security, stability, and peace in the region.
On the other hand, US envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about the ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip, stating that he will meet today with senior Qatari officials in New Jersey, on the sidelines of the Club World Cup final.
This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel had agreed to a proposal presented by Witkoff regarding a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, along with mediator adjustments, but Hamas rejected the deal.
