Entire world responsible for what’s happening to people in Gaza

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, urging the international community to stop supplying weapons to Israel to halt the escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank. He specifically criticized the United States for providing both military support and diplomatic cover, despite the death toll in Gaza reaching 41,534, as reported by the Hamas-run health ministry.

"Stop this crime. Stop killing children and women. Stop the genocide," Abbas implored. "The entire world is responsible for what is happening to our people in Gaza and the West Bank." He emphasized the suffering of the 2.4 million residents of Gaza, most of whom have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict, which erupted following Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7.

Abbas condemned the U.S. for using its veto power in the UN Security Council to block measures that could have curbed Israel's military actions. "The U.S. alone has said, 'No, the fighting is going to continue,'" he stated, highlighting the impact of U.S. military aid on Israel's operations.

He called for an immediate cessation of violence, arguing that the continued supply of weapons emboldens Israel's military campaigns, which he described as ongoing aggression against Palestinian civilians. Abbas further asserted that Israel "does not deserve" its UN membership under these circumstances.

The conflict, which began with a Hamas attack that resulted in 1,205 Israeli deaths, has created a humanitarian crisis, with many civilians in Gaza seeking refuge in schools. Currently, 97 individuals taken hostage during the attack remain in Gaza, including 33 confirmed dead by the Israeli military.