GAZA, Oct 17 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, discussed the latest development in Gaza, during a phone call with British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, yesterday.
Abbas condemned Israel’s plan to force more than 1.1 million people to evacuate to the southern parts of Gaza, calling on Britain to prevent Israeli attempts to displace Palestinians.
He expressed his rejection of the killing of civilians on both the Palestinian and Israeli sides, emphasising the importance of releasing civilians and prisoners detained on both sides.
The Palestinian leader said, both sides must adhere to international legitimacy and previous agreements, stressing the need to stop attacks and create safe corridors for the entry of medical and food relief materials into Gaza, and the provision of water and electricity to the enclave.
He underscored that, peace and security would only be achieved by implementing the two-state solution, based on international resolutions and the recognition of the state of Palestine.
For his part, the British prime minister extended his condolences to the families of the Palestinian victims.
He expressed Britain’s commitment to the two-state solution, its readiness to provide urgent humanitarian aid, and to work with all parties to de-escalate the tensions.
“About 1,000 Palestinians are still under the rubble of destroyed houses, and we could not reach them up to now,” said the Hamas-run Health Ministry, adding that, Israeli warplanes are intensifying their attacks on the Gaza Strip.– NNN-WAFA
