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.

Mahmoud Abbas Airs His Ire at Hamas

New York Sun
Summary
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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