Palestinian President: We will not negotiate about the unity of the Gaza Strip with the West Bank and Jerusalem

The President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, emphasized in his speech on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the State of Palestine, and that its unity with the West Bank and East Jerusalem is a "fixed and non-negotiable right."

President Abbas affirmed that all arrangements during the transitional period must align with the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.

This speech, delivered on his behalf by the Permanent Representative of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, comes as "our people continue to face the consequences of the genocide in the Gaza Strip and the ongoing violations in the West Bank."

He pointed to the continuation of the occupation and its policies based on settlement, expansion, annexation, and settler terrorism.

In contrast, Abbas confirmed that this day comes at a time when "we are witnessing a growing international momentum in favor of recognizing the State of Palestine."

He noted that the Arab-Islamic efforts led by Saudi Arabia and the European Union have established "an international coalition to implement the two-state solution."

The State of Palestine renewed its welcome of the peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which was adopted by the Security Council in resolution 2803.

Abbas stressed the necessity of the complete withdrawal of the occupation from the Gaza Strip and for the State of Palestine to assume its full administrative and security responsibilities.

In the context of the principle of unity, the president emphasized the need to "apply the vision of one state, one government, one law, and one weapon."

He also stressed the necessity for all institutions and bodies in the Gaza Strip to be linked to the Palestinian Authority and state institutions, including the crossings, reiterating that Gaza is an integral part of the state.

President Abbas highly appreciated the recognition of the State of Palestine by several European and Caribbean countries, bringing the total number of recognizing countries to one hundred and sixty, and called on other countries to take this courageous step.

The State of Palestine confirmed its "full commitment to implementing all reforms" to strengthen the free, independent, and democratic state, emphasizing that the path to freedom is closer than ever.