Abbas welcomes the statements from Trump and Hamas.

Important Statements from Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed US President Donald Trump's statements regarding stopping the war in Gaza and Hamas’s positive response. Abbas emphasized that this assessment has created an hopeful environment for reaching a peaceful solution to the current situation in the region.

Emphasis on National Responsibility

According to news from the official Palestinian agency WAFA, Abbas expressed their readiness to cooperate constructively with Trump and all relevant parties. He also stated that achieving a permanent and just peace in accordance with international law is a primary goal. In this context, he added that the release of prisoners must be prioritized as well.

Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid

Abbas stressed that an immediate ceasefire must be implemented. He also pointed out the need for the release of Israeli captives and Palestinian detainees and that humanitarian aid should be urgently facilitated through UN organizations. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of preventing forced displacement or annexation and initiating reconstruction efforts.

Sovereignty of Gaza

Abbas stated that the sovereignty of Gaza belongs entirely to Palestine, and emphasized that the connection between the West Bank and Gaza should be ensured through a single governance and unified security forces based on Palestinian laws and institutions. He added that this process will be carried out with Arab and international support.

Call to the International Community

Abbas called on the international community to pressure Israel to "end unilateral actions, stop illegal settlements, prevent settler terrorism, and cease attacks on holy sites." He also noted that an independent and sovereign Palestinian state is an important partner for stability in the region.

Thanks

Palestinian President Abbas thanked Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan for their contributions during this process. He expressed his belief that lasting peace would provide security and justice for all peoples in the region.