Palestinian Presidency, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, condemns Israeli Cabinet’s decisions to defeat Hamas, demilitarize Gaza and establish an alternative administration, calling the move a “serious crime” and a violation of international law. The Palestinian Presidency, headed by Abu Mazen, strongly condemned the “dangerous” decisions approved by the Israeli Cabinet regarding the war in Gaza.
The Cabinet approved the Prime Minister’s proposal for the defeat of Hamas, under which the IDF will prepare to take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside combat zones.
The Cabinet also approved five principles for ending the war: the disarmament of Hamas, the return of all hostages — both living and deceased, the demilitarization of Gaza, Israeli security control Gaza, and the establishment of an alternative civilian administration that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority. In its statement, the Palestinian Presidency called the move a “crime” and a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and legitimate international resolutions. (Read More)
