RAMALLAH, October 4, 2025 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed U.S President Donald Trump's announcement on ending the war in Gaza and proceeding with detailed negotiations, in response to Hamas's positive statements.
“We welcome these statements as they signal a willingness to release all hostages and adopt a constructive approach during this critical stage, which requires everyone to exercise the highest level of national responsibility,” the President said.
He reiterated his appreciation for the significant efforts made by President Trump to end the war in the Gaza Strip and move toward lasting peace. He also extended his thanks to the Arab and Islamic countries that are making efforts in this regard (the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan).
President Abbas affirmed Palestine's readiness to work constructively with US President Trump from this moment, and with all concerned partners, the co-chairs of the International Peace Conference in New York, the heads of the working groups, the Arab member of the Security Council, Algeria, and all members of the Security Council and the members of the General Assembly, to achieve stability and a lasting and just peace in accordance with international law.
He also stressed, "What matters to us now is an immediate commitment to a complete ceasefire, the release of all hostages and prisoners, the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid through UN organizations, ensuring the prevention of displacement or annexation, and the commencement of the reconstruction process."
In this context, the President said, "Sovereignty over the Gaza Strip belongs to the State of Palestine, and the connection between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip must be achieved through Palestinian laws and governmental institutions, through a Palestinian administrative committee and unified Palestinian security forces, within the framework of a single system and law, and with Arab and international support."
"The Presidency will continue to work with relevant mediators and partners to ensure the success of these efforts, leading to the achievement of a lasting peace that ends the Israeli occupation of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital."
He reminded "the international community of its responsibility to compel Israel to cease all its unilateral measures that violate international law, foremost among which are halting settlement activity and settler terrorism, attacks on holy sites, and the withholding of Palestinian tax revenues."
President Abbas further affirmed that an independent, sovereign Palestinian state is a natural partner for stability in the region, alongside Israel, and that the time has come for a lasting peace that guarantees security and justice for all the peoples of the region.
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