Politics & Diplomacy
Abbas tells UN Israeli policies threaten Palestinian survival
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared at the United Nations Thursday that Israeli policies now endanger the "very life and existence" of Palestinians, moving beyond threats to a two-state solution, Al-Monitor reported. Abbas did not elaborate on specific policies or circumstances in the summary provided.
The statement marks an escalation in Abbas's rhetoric on the conflict's trajectory and Palestinian stakes in ongoing tensions.
