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Saturday, October 4, 2025
Abbas welcomes Gaza deal progress, affirms PA’s commitment to ‘lasting peace’
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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas says he welcomes US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Hamas had responded positively to his Gaza peace plan, and that talks would begin on advancing the proposal.
“We welcome these statements as they signal a willingness to release all hostages and adopt a constructive approach during this critical stage, which requires everyone to exercise the highest level of national responsibility,” a statement by the PA’s Presidency says, thanking efforts made by Trump and Arab and Muslim countries toward a deal to end the war.
“What matters to us now is an immediate commitment to a complete ceasefire, the release of all hostages and prisoners, the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid through UN organizations, ensuring the prevention of displacement or annexation, and the commencement of the reconstruction process,” the statement reads.
“Sovereignty over the Gaza Strip belongs to the State of Palestine, and the connection between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip must be achieved through Palestinian laws and governmental institutions, through a Palestinian administrative committee and unified Palestinian security forces, within the framework of a single system and law, and with Arab and international support,” the statement reads.
“The Presidency will continue to work with relevant mediators and partners to ensure the success of these efforts, leading to the achievement of a lasting peace that ends the Israeli occupation of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital,” it says.
The Times of Israel Community.