Mahmoud Abbas
Mahmoud Abbas postponed the parliamentary elections and scheduled the presidential and parliamentary elections for September 11, 2027. The last vote took place in 2005–2006.
Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly hall when Netanyahu began speaking. He called them "moral cowards."
The UN General Assembly begins in New York with around 130 leaders taking part. Zelenskyy and Pezeshkian will speak on Wednesday.
The President of Turkey said that the Israeli government is using the chaos in the Middle East to push the Palestinian issue aside. He pledged support for the establishment of a Palestinian state and welcomed plans to hold elections.
Yasser Abbas joined the Fatah Central Committee during a party congress. This appointment has sparked speculation regarding the preparation of a successor to the president.
In the Gaza Strip, local elections were held for the first time in almost two decades in Deir al-Balah. Turnout was 13.8%, on the West Bank – 25.3%, Abbas emphasized unity.
Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to expand sovereignty over the West Bank, weakening the Palestinian Authority. This decision will facilitate the seizure of land from Palestinians and the expansion of Jewish settlements.
The Palestinian Authority continues to pay money to imprisoned terrorists and their families, violating its commitments to Great Britain and the EU. Payments are made through a new social welfare program, which has caused concern for the European Commission.
Hamas has issued a statement announcing the agreement of Palestinian factions to establish an independent committee of technocrats to govern post-war Gaza. The statement does not mention the participation of the Fatah party and requires US approval.
Despite some European countries recognizing the Palestinian state, Israel assures that it will not cease hostilities in Gaza until Hamas releases the hostages.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas stated that Hamas will have no role in governing Palestine. He called for complete demilitarization and elections within a year after a ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on sanctions and travel restrictions against states that unlawfully detain American citizens. This may affect the participation of foreign leaders in UN General Assembly sessions.
Lebanese authorities have officially begun disarming Palestinian groups in refugee camps, seizing the first batch of weapons in Beirut. This step is part of Lebanon's commitments following the truce with Israel, concluded with US support in November 2024, and aims to establish state control over all armed formations.
The Israeli government has begun construction of 3,401 homes in the E1 area of the West Bank, which, according to the finance minister, "will bury the idea of a Palestinian state. " This move has drawn sharp criticism from the Palestinian Authority and concern from Western allies.
Australia plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. This decision was made after receiving commitments from the Palestinian Authority regarding demilitarization and recognition of Israel.
Hamas called Israel's plan to seize the Gaza Strip a "full-fledged war crime" that would come at a "high price. " The organization stated that it would make efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement.
US President Donald Trump commented on French President Emmanuel Macron's intention to recognize Palestine as a state, stating that his words do not matter. Macron plans to make an official statement at the UN General Assembly in September, which has caused outrage in Israel and the US.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to recognize the Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly. This decision drew sharp condemnation from Israel and the United States, but received a positively neutral reaction from European allies.
Leaders of Arab states endorsed the Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, costing $53 billion, which excludes the eviction of Palestinians. The plan includes the establishment of an administrative committee of technocrats to manage the enclave.