
Abbas Calls for Unified Palestinian State, Urges Hamas Disarmament at UN Summit
Published on: Sept. 23, 2025, 1:30 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas urged Hamas to surrender weapons to the Palestinian Authority, emphasizing the need for a unified Palestinian state. At the UN General Assembly, Abbas called for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and reconstruction of Gaza and the West Bank, highlighting international support and condemning Israeli policies.