In a recent video message to the United Nations 🌐, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas laid out a clear vision for Gaza: the Palestinian Authority (PA) is the only group “qualified” to govern the territory. He called on Hamas and other armed factions to hand over their weapons, paving the way for “one state, one law, one security force.”
Abbas also condemned civilian casualties on all sides, urging both Palestinians and Israelis to stop the bloodshed and get back to the negotiating table 🤝. He’s pushing for Palestine’s full UN membership—an upgrade that would let the region participate more fully in global decision-making.
Coming off a diplomatic hiccup—Abbas and senior PA officials were denied U.S. visas to attend the UN in person—this message was a chance to reset the narrative. By unifying governance under the PA, Abbas hopes to present a single, accountable administration that can both enforce the law and represent Palestinian interests abroad.
For many young people tracking global shifts, it’s a reminder that leadership and unity often go hand in hand. Think of it like your favorite app ecosystem: multiple developers (factions) can create chaos unless everything runs on one streamlined platform (the PA). Only then can the whole system perform at its best 🚀.
Whether you’re in Dhaka, Jakarta or Bengaluru, the stakes resonate: stability, clear leadership and inclusive representation are keys to progress—no matter where you live.
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Abbas says Palestinian Authority the only body qualified to run Gaza
cgtn.com
