"Abbas Urges International Recognition and Protection for Palestine at UN"
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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations, stating that Middle East peace cannot be achieved without recognizing Palestinian statehood based on the pre-1967 borders. He called on the UN to recognize Palestine as a member state, while also pledging to pursue legal action against Israel in international courts. Abbas accused the Israeli government of perpetuating apartheid policies and criticized their actions in the al-Aqsa Mosque compound. The Israeli delegation was absent during his speech.
Topics:world#international-relations#israeli-palestinian-conflict#mahmoud-abbas#middle-east-peace#palestinian-statehood#united-nations
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