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Mahmoud Abbas calls for end to occupation at UN meeting
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas participated in a high-level international meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. The meeting, co-convened by Saudi Arabia, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada, focused on the 'Road Ahead' following the New York Declaration and the comprehensive peace plan.
During his address, Abbas expressed gratitude to the sponsoring nations and noted that 160 countries have now recognized the State of Palestine. He emphasized the need for a political path to end the war in Gaza, achieve a full Israeli withdrawal, and facilitate reconstruction. Abbas also called for decisive international intervention to protect the two-state solution by halting unilateral actions, specifically mentioning settlement expansion and the E1 plan.
Abbas reported that Palestine has completed its national reform program, citing improvements in education and the unification of social welfare systems. He announced that legislative elections are scheduled for November 28, which will be followed by elections for the National Council and the presidency to strengthen political unity. Additionally, he demanded the immediate release of Palestinian funds held by Israel, which he stated exceed 6 billion dollars.
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Mahmoud Abbas · State of Palestine · United Nations · United Nations General Assembly
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Palestinian funds held by Israel exceed 6 billion dollars. royanews.tv
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Mahmoud Abbas called for the next year to be the year to end the occupation. www.sadanews.ps
- [● 3 SOURCES] A total of 160 countries have recognized the State of Palestine. www.sadanews.ps · palsawa.com · royanews.tv
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Legislative elections are scheduled to take place on November 28. royanews.tv
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The State of Palestine has completed its national reform program, including social welfare unification and education development. royanews.tv