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Abbas Urges Hamas to Free Hostages Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

Palestinian President Abbas demands Hamas release hostages to end violence and underscores cooperation with the Palestinian Authority as critical for Palestinian interests.

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  1. Mahmoud Abbas Airs His Ire at Hamas

    Diminishing support for Hamas is yet to match the contempt Arabs feel toward Mr. Abbas himself.

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  2. 'You sons of dogs': Palestinian President Abbas calls on Hamas to free hostages

    Abbas’ call for Hamas to free the remaining hostages came while he spoke at a leadership council, where he is expected to name a successor within days.

    'You sons of dogs': Palestinian President Abbas calls on Hamas to free hostages

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  3. Palestinian Authority President Calls on Hamas to Lay Down Arms

    The veteran leader urged the move as part of efforts to answer international doubts over the authority’s role and capabilities in the wake of the unrest that has gripped the region for almost two years.

    Palestinian Authority President Calls on Hamas to Lay Down Arms

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  5. Eleven killed in Gaza school shelter as Israel continues bombing campaign

    Israel has renewed its aerial and ground campaign since the collapse of a two-month-old ceasefire and hostage and prisoner release swap in mid-March.

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  6. Israeli strike in Gaza kills 23 as Arab mediators seek long-term truce

    The war began when Hamas-led fighters stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting 251.

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  7. Palestinian leader demands Hamas release remaining hostages

    It is unclear whether Hamas will comply with Abbas’ demand, despite his assertion that it could help end the war and save Palestinian lives in Gaza.

    Palestinian leader demands Hamas release remaining hostages

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  9. Abbas calls Hamas 'sons of dogs' and demands release of hostages

    The PA's leadership has regularly insisted it is ready to take over running post-war Gaza.

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Updated: Apr 23rd, 2025, 3:28 PM ET

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on Hamas to release all hostages, warning their continued captivity justifies Israeli military actions. He insisted Hamas jeopardizes Palestinian interests and stressed the need for its disarmament for a peaceful transition of control back to the Palestinian Authority. Abbas’s plea coincides with Israel's renewed military operations in Gaza, causing significant casualties and an exacerbating humanitarian crisis, with over 51,000 dead since the conflict reignited. The situation is compounded by international calls for restoring humanitarian aid, as negotiations for a ceasefire remain stalled amidst political pressures on Abbas to name a successor.

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  • Abbas calls for Hamas to release hostages and relinquish control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority, stressing that their continued captivity excuses Israeli military actions against Palestinians.

  • Abbas's remarks reflect a decisive shift towards holding Hamas accountable while simultaneously positioning the PA as a viable alternative in the post-war landscape of Gaza.

  • Abbas continues to emphasize the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging international intervention and increased aid amidst the ongoing conflict.

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