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Mon 15 May 2023 8:45 am - Jerusalem Time

Today, President Abbas delivers a speech at the United Nations on the anniversary of the Nakba

Today, Monday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivers a speech to the United Nations on the anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba.


On Saturday, President Abbas arrived in New York to participate in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Nakba of the Palestinian people, which the United Nations will commemorate today, for the first time since 1948; In an official event, at the headquarters of the International Commission in New York.


On the sidelines of his visit to New York, President Abbas met leaders of the Palestinian community in the United States.


During the meeting, President Abbas stressed the importance of commemorating the Nakba this year, for the first time since 1948, with an official event, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, in order to consolidate the Palestinian narrative.


President Abbas briefed the community leaders on the latest developments in the Palestinian land, and the escalating Israeli violations against our people, their land, and their Islamic and Christian sanctities.


President Abbas reviewed the efforts made by the leadership in all state forums to confront the unilateral Israeli decisions, which violate international law and international legitimacy resolutions, and undermine the chances of reaching a just and comprehensive peace.


He praised the role of the Palestinian community in the United States of America in supporting our people, stressing the importance of its role in forming an American public opinion supportive of our national cause.


President Abbas, from the community leaders, listened to an explanation about their activities to enhance communication between the Palestinian and American peoples, and to support the positions of the Palestinian leadership.


The President also received a number of leaders of American institutions that support the rights of our Palestinian people and are active in the American arena.


During the meeting, the President praised the great efforts made by these institutions because of their great impact in favor of our cause and our Palestinian people.


For their part, the heads of these institutions stressed the continuation of their efforts in support of the legitimate rights of our people at all levels, and with the American people and their institutions.

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