🇵🇸 State of Palestine - President Addresses General Debate, 74th Session

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, addresses the general debate of the 74th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 24 – 30 September 2019). The President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday (26 Sep) said if Israel carried through with plans to “annex and apply Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, northern Dead Sea, and Israel's colonial settlements despite the fact that all these areas are occupied Palestinian territory,” it would result in the termination of all signed agreements and all obligations. Abbas said, “A week before the recent Israeli elections, Israel's Prime Minister, Netanyahu, came out to arrogantly announce that should he prevail in the election, he would annex and apply Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, northern Dead Sea, and Israel's colonial settlements despite the fact that all these areas are occupied Palestinian territory. We reject entirely and completely this illegal plan. Our response, if any Israeli Government is to proceed with this plan, all signed agreements with the government of the occupation and any obligations therein will be terminated, in line with the previous decisions we have taken in this regard.” Abbas added the time had come for the international community to “uphold its responsibilities to bring an end to this Israeli aggression and arrogance.” Abbas said, “Yet, the Palestinian people will not surrender to the Israeli occupation regardless of the circumstances, and no matter the pain, and will remain steadfast on their land, resisting occupation by all available means, foremost peaceful popular resistance. This is our legitimate right and our national and moral obligation. Let everyone know that occupation cannot bring peace or security or stability for anyone.” Abbas also said, “What is unfortunate and shocking is that the US administration - a permanent member of the Security Council that is responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security and uphold UN resolutions - is supporting the Israeli aggression against us, reneging on its international political, legal and moral obligations.” His address came as the General Assembly continued its annual high-level debate. --------------------------- For All On-Demand Addresses in English:    • UN General Assembly & UN General Debate   For All On-Demand Addresses in the Language of the Speaker: http://webtv.un.org/meetings-events/g... #UnitedNations #UNGA #UNGA74