Politics & Diplomacy
Abbas tells UN Israel's policies threaten Palestinian existence
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Mahmoud Abbas told the United Nations that Israeli policies endanger the survival of the Palestinian people, Al Jazeera English reported. The Palestinian Authority president said protecting the two-state solution requires preserving Palestinian land and safeguarding those living on it.
Abbas linked the viability of a future Palestinian state to immediate steps to halt territorial loss and defend the population from current threats.
