Efforts Underway To Coordinate Abbas's Proposed Visit To Gaza: Statement
Date
8/18/2024 10:11:05 PM
(MENAFN- Nam News Network)
RAMALLAH, Aug 19 (NNN-WAFA) – Preparations are taking place for Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas's planned visit to the Gaza Strip, as the Palestinian officials have reached out to countries worldwide for support.
The visit aims to demonstrate solidarity with Gaza's residents, assert that the State of Palestine and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) are the legitimate authorities over all Palestinian territories, and promote national unity, said the statement.
The statement noted that,“the Palestinian leadership” is engaging with the UN agencies, UN Security Council members, Arab and Islamic countries, the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the EU, the African Union, and other global powers to ensure the initiative's success and garner support.
Israel has also been informed, it added.
In a speech delivered at a Turkish parliamentary assembly, Abbas said, he decided to travel to Gaza with all members of the Palestinian leadership, emphasising his commitment to stand with the Palestinian people.– NNN-WAFA
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