Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has firmly rejected any plans to establish an American-run administration in the Gaza Strip, stating that such a move is unacceptable to the Palestinian leadership and has been clearly communicated to Washington.
In a televised statement reported by Cairo News Channel, Abbas stressed the importance of halting the ongoing conflict in Gaza, saying, “The Palestinian people want nothing more than the implementation of international legitimacy.”
The comments come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to manage the post-conflict governance of Gaza, following months of war and humanitarian crisis in the territory. Abbas reiterated the Palestinian Authority’s stance that Gaza is an integral part of the future Palestinian state and must not be subject to foreign administration or unilateral arrangements.
His statement is the latest in a series of firm positions taken by the Palestinian leadership against any proposals that bypass national consensus or disregard international law.