Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told a special session of the Turkish parliament on Thursday (August 15) that he would travel to Gaza, while adding, "Our life is not more worthy than the life of a child."

Abbas said this as the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reported that the death toll in the Israeli assaults so far has crossed 40,000.&nbsp;

<h2>I'll go to Gaza: Abbas</h2>

To thunderous applause from Turkish lawmakers, Abbas said, "I have decided to go to Gaza with other brothers from the Palestinian leadership."

He said he would do that "even if this would cost my life".

"Our life is not more worthy than the life of a child," he added.

Abbas, the leader of the Fatah Palestinian movement, a rival to Hamas as per AFP, is based in Ramallah in the West Bank.&nbsp;

The Gaza Strip is controlled by Hamas, who took power in 2007. Nobody apart from a handful of humanitarian workers is allowed to visit the Palestinian group-controlled territory.

Abbas, as per AFP, has not visited the Gaza Strip since 2007.

"Gaza is ours as a whole," stressed Abbas, adding, "We don't accept any solution that would divide our territories," he told the Turkish parliament he was addressing during a special session.&nbsp;

"There cannot be a Palestinian state without Gaza. Our people will not surrender," he promised.

<h2>Abbas prays for assassinated Hamas leader&nbsp;Haniyeh</h2>

Abbas also commemorated Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran, from the Turkish parliament floor.&nbsp;

He said prayers for the assassinated leader, whose picture, framed by red carnations, was seated in one of the front chairs in the parliament.

Ismail Haniyeh, as per the report, was a frequent visitor to Turkey and had close ties with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been a fierce critic of Israeli conduct in the war in Gaza. He has even labelled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "the butcher of Gaza".

Commending Erdogan's "courageous" stance, Abbas also slammed the international community for its silence on the massacres carried out by Israel.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told a special session of the Turkish parliament on Thursday (August 15) that he would travel to Gaza, while adding, "Our life is not more worthy than the life of a child.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told a special session of the Turkish parliament on Thursday (August 15) that he would travel to Gaza, while adding, "Our life is not more worthy than the life of a child." Abbas said this as the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reported that the death toll in the Israeli assaults so far has crossed 40,000. I'll go to Gaza: Abbas To thunderous applause from Turkish lawmakers, Abbas said, "I have decided to go to Gaza with other brothers from the Palestinian leadership." He said he would do that "even if this would cost my life". "Our life is not more worthy than the life of a child," he added. Abbas, the leader of the Fatah Palestinian movement, a rival to Hamas as per AFP, is based in Ramallah in the West Bank. The Gaza Strip is controlled by Hamas, who took power in 2007. Nobody apart from a handful of humanitarian workers is allowed to visit the Palestinian group-controlled territory. Abbas, as per AFP, has not visited the Gaza Strip since 2007. "Gaza is ours as a whole," stressed Abbas, adding, "We don't accept any solution that would divide our territories," he told the Turkish parliament he was addressing during a special session. "There cannot be a Palestinian state without Gaza. Our people will not surrender," he promised. Abbas prays for assassinated Hamas leader Haniyeh Abbas also commemorated Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran, from the Turkish parliament floor. He said prayers for the assassinated leader, whose picture, framed by red carnations, was seated in one of the front chairs in the parliament. Ismail Haniyeh, as per the report, was a frequent visitor to Turkey and had close ties with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been a fierce critic of Israeli conduct in the war in Gaza. He has even labelled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "the butcher of Gaza". Commending Erdogan's "courageous" stance, Abbas also slammed the international community for its silence on the massacres carried out by Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas vows to visit Gaza, says ‘our life is not more worthy’ than a child’s

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday (Oct 21) addressed the Cairo Peace Summit and warned of any attempts to displace people from the war-torn Gaza Strip, or any attempts to displace Palestinians from their homes or displacing them from Jerusalem or the West Bank.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday (Oct 21) addressed the Cairo Peace Summit and warned of any attempts to displace people from the war-torn Gaza Strip, or any attempts to displace Palestinians from their homes or displacing them from Jerusalem or the West Bank. "...we will not accept displacement, and we will remain steadfast on our land no matter the challenges," President Abbas said. "Ladies and gentlemen, we will not leave, we will not leave, we will not leave, and we will remain on our land," he added. Click here to follow LIVE Updates on the Israel-Hamas war Leaders and top officials from more than a dozen countries including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Qatar, South Africa, and Italy are taking part in the Cairo Peace Summit to discuss ways to de-escalate the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Displacement of Palestinians should be a war crime: Jordan Jordan's King Abdullah, who was a part of the summit, said in his opening speech that the forced or internal displacement of Palestinians would be a war crime. “All civilian lives matter. My friends, I’m outraged and grieved by those acts of violence waged against innocent civilians in Gaza, in the West Bank and in Israel. The relentless bombing campaign underway in Gaza, as we speak, is cruel and unconscionable on every level. It is collective punishment on a besieged and helpless people, it is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, it is a war crime. Yet, the deeper the crisis cuts of cruelty, the less the world seems to care," King Abdullah said. Also read: Trucks, filled with humanitarian aid, enter Gaza through Rafah crossing He added that the top priorities were an immediate end to the war in Gaza, the protection of civilians, the adoption of a unified position that indiscriminately condemns the targeting of all civilians, sustained and uninterrupted delivery of human aid, fuel, and medicines to the Gaza Strip, and the unequivocal rejection of the forced displacement or internal displacement of the Palestinians. Joint statement on war unlikely The Cairo Peace Summit has been looking into ways to head off a wider regional war. However, a report by the news agency Reuters citing three diplomats said it was unlikely there would be a joint statement because of sensitivities around any calls for a ceasefire, and whether to include mention of Hamas's attack and Israel's right to defend itself. The Summit coincides with continuing Israeli preparations for a ground assault on Gaza. In his speech Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said his country opposed what he called the displacement of Palestinians into Egypt's largely desert Sinai region. "Egypt says the solution to the Palestinian issue is not displacement, its only solution is justice and the Palestinians’ access to legitimate rights and living in an independent state," he said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

At Cairo Peace Summit, Palestinian President Abbas warns of any attempts to displace people from Gaza

Palestine&nbsp;President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Trump's two-state vision before the United Nations Security Council.

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The Palestinian president waving a copy of the proposed map of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-leaders-free-to-come-up-with-a-counter-offer-pompeo-277390">Palestine</a> compared the carved out state to fragmented Swiss cheese.

"This plan will not bring peace or stability to the region. and therefore, we will not accept this plan. We will confront its application on the ground. This is the summary of the project that was presented to us. This is the state that they will give us. It's like a Swiss cheese really."

Abbas outrightly rejected the idea of the United States being a sole mediator. Across Palestine, people took out rallies against Trump's plan. In al-bireh, protesters burned tyres and hurled stones at Israeli troops. The troops responded by firing tear gas at the gathering.

Abbas urged the United States to disavow the plan and base it on the UN resolution. "The US cannot be the sole mediator," he said.

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"Who among you would accept such a state?" he asked, while adding, "I would like to say to Mr Donald Trump that his plan cannot achieve peace and security as it cancels international legitimacy."

"If you impose peace it will not last, it cannot last," he said, adding, "This deal is not an international partnership. This proposal was from one state, supported by another state to be imposed."

However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly confronted president abbas saying it is not Swiss cheese, but the best possible plan for the Middle East.

'This is Swiss cheese, so I want to tell Abu Mazen: this is not Swiss cheese. This is the best plan that exists for the Middle East and for the state of Israel and for the Palestinians, too. The best plan there can be&nbsp;because it recognises reality and the rights of the people of Israel, both of which you constantly refuse to recognise. That is the plan." 
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Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Trump's two-state vision before the United Nations Security Council. Also Read: We will 'cut all ties' with Israel, US, says Palestinian President Abbas The Palestinian president waving a copy of the proposed map of Palestine compared the carved out state to fragmented Swiss cheese.

Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Trump's two-state vision before the United Nations Security Council. Also Read: We will 'cut all ties' with Israel, US, says Palestinian President Abbas The Palestinian president waving a copy of the proposed map of Palestine compared the carved out state to fragmented Swiss cheese. "This plan will not bring peace or stability to the region. and therefore, we will not accept this plan. We will confront its application on the ground. This is the summary of the project that was presented to us. This is the state that they will give us. It's like a Swiss cheese really." Abbas outrightly rejected the idea of the United States being a sole mediator. Across Palestine, people took out rallies against Trump's plan. In al-bireh, protesters burned tyres and hurled stones at Israeli troops. The troops responded by firing tear gas at the gathering. Abbas urged the United States to disavow the plan and base it on the UN resolution. "The US cannot be the sole mediator," he said. Also Read: Trump to unveil Israel-Palestinian peace plan, despite critics "Who among you would accept such a state?" he asked, while adding, "I would like to say to Mr Donald Trump that his plan cannot achieve peace and security as it cancels international legitimacy." "If you impose peace it will not last, it cannot last," he said, adding, "This deal is not an international partnership. This proposal was from one state, supported by another state to be imposed." However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly confronted president abbas saying it is not Swiss cheese, but the best possible plan for the Middle East. 'This is Swiss cheese, so I want to tell Abu Mazen: this is not Swiss cheese. This is the best plan that exists for the Middle East and for the state of Israel and for the Palestinians, too. The best plan there can be because it recognises reality and the rights of the people of Israel, both of which you constantly refuse to recognise. That is the plan."

Trump's plan won't bring peace, it is like Swiss cheese: Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas

Palestinian president <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/palestine-president-mahmoud-abbas-again-hospitalised-third-time-in-this-week-138407">Mahmoud Abbas who was admitted to hospital </a>on Sunday his health is improving and can leave the hospital by&nbspTuesday, news agency AFP reported citing a medical source.

The 83-year-old leader was hospitalised on Sunday in the Istishari Arab Hospital near Ramallah after he had some complications following his ear surgery.

Reports also say that he was having inflammation in his ear after which he was rushed to the hospital.

This was the third time within a week Abbas has been hospitalised.

He was admitted to hospital on Tuesday to get a minor ear surgery after which he was released within few hours.

Then he was again&nbsphospitalised on Friday.

Abbas reportedly is a heavy smoker and has a history os several health issues related to the heart.&nbsp

Abbas's health is the subject of regular speculation, with no clear successor identified.

Senior official Saeb Erekat downplayed fears about his condition late Sunday.

A source familiar with his condition had earlier said he was suffering from chest pain and a high fever.

(With inputs from AFP)

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Mahmoud Abbas was hospitalised on Sunday in the Istishari Arab Hospital near Ramallah after he had some complications following his ear surgery

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas who was admitted to hospital on Sunday his health is improving and can leave the hospital by&nbspTuesday, news agency AFP reported citing a medical source. The 83-year-old leader was hospitalised on Sunday in the Istishari Arab Hospital near Ramallah after he had some complications following his ear surgery. Reports also say that he was having inflammation in his ear after which he was rushed to the hospital. This was the third time within a week Abbas has been hospitalised. He was admitted to hospital on Tuesday to get a minor ear surgery after which he was released within few hours. Then he was again&nbsphospitalised on Friday. Abbas reportedly is a heavy smoker and has a history os several health issues related to the heart. Abbas's health is the subject of regular speculation, with no clear successor identified. Senior official Saeb Erekat downplayed fears about his condition late Sunday. A source familiar with his condition had earlier said he was suffering from chest pain and a high fever. (With inputs from AFP)

Mahmoud Abbas regains health, could be discharged by tomorrow