Mahmoud Abbas Issues Thought-Provoking Stance on Resistance Weapons

Mahmoud Abbas,President of the Palestinian Authority,claimed in a meeting with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Jordan that Hamas will not rule Gaza in the post-war phase. He insisted ⁣that Hamas must surrender its ⁣weapons​ and engage politically through the Palestine ⁤Liberation Organization,according ‍to webangah News Agency⁣ citing Mehr ​News Agency and Russia Today.

Abbas⁣ stated that disarming the resistance is precisely what Israel‍ seeks in the region. He ⁣called for an⁤ immediate ceasefire in Gaza and demanded​ the release ​of all prisoners.

He added that the⁤ only viable solution is Israel’s complete⁢ withdrawal from ⁢Gaza. Furthermore, Palestine ​must⁣ be able to fully⁢ assume⁢ its ‌responsibilities in Gaza with support ⁣from Arab and⁤ international countries.