Mahmoud Abbas Affirms the Necessity of a Two-State Solution

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized that peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without a two-state solution. He issued this warning to Saudi Arabia, which is considering recognizing Israel.

Peace Requires Palestinians to Enjoy Their Full Lawful National Rights

President Abbas firmly stated during his address to the United Nations General Assembly that neglecting the rights of the Palestinian people and assuming peace can be achieved in the Middle East without them would be a grave mistake.

Call for an International Conference on Establishing a Palestinian State

President Abbas made a fresh appeal to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, urging the organization to organize an international conference dedicated to creating a Palestinian state.

United States’ Role and Israeli Settlement Controversy

Historically, the United States has acted as a mediator between the Israelis and Palestinians. However, the current US administration has shown a strong bias towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, which has actively pursued controversial settlements in the occupied West Bank.

UN Conference as a Last Opportunity for the Two-State Solution

President Abbas emphasized that a United Nations conference could potentially be the final chance to salvage the two-state solution and prevent further deterioration of the situation, which poses a significant threat to regional security and global stability.

Saudi-Israeli Normalization Talks

The Palestinian President’s speech followed discussions between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden regarding Saudi Arabia’s potential normalization with Israel. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia expressed that this process is nearing completion. Both Israel and the United States view improved relations with Saudi Arabia as a game-changer for the Middle East.