Abbas appeals directly to Israelis and global Jewry, ‘rejects confusion between solidarity with Palestinians and antisemitism’

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas makes an effort to appeal directly to Israelis and Jews around the world during his virtual remarks at the UN two-state solution conference.

He notes that the PA already recognized Israel’s right to exist in 1988 and 1993 and continues to do so today.

“We reject any confusion — I repeat, any confusion — between solidarity with the Palestinian cause and the issue of antisemitism. We reject the latter proceeding from our values and principles,” Abbas says.

“I call upon Israel to immediately sit at the negotiation table to put an end to this bloodshed and bring about just and comprehensive peace.”

“I address the Israeli people saying, our future and yours banks on peace. Enough violence and war. Our generations deserve to enjoy freedom and security. Let the people of our region live in durable peace and good neighborliness,” he continues.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to address all Jews around the world, wishing them a good new year,” Abbas says, offering Rosh Hashanah greetings.

“And to our patient Palestinian people,” he concludes. “The dawn of freedom and liberty is undoubtably coming.