Abbas: Israel will enter Rafah in the next few days; only the US can stop it

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh on April 28, 2024. (Fayez Nureldine / AFP)
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh on April 28, 2024. (Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, says at a conference in the Saudi capital Riyadh that only the United States can stop Israel from attacking the border city of Rafah in Gaza, adding he expects an assault in the next days.

Abbas is speaking at the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.