President Abbas stated that he views East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine and praised efforts to alleviate suffering in the Gaza Strip.
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President Abbas stated that he views East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine and praised efforts to alleviate suffering in the Gaza Strip.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Diplomatic push for East Jerusalem as capital and calls for Gaza resolution gain support from regional leaders.1 source
- Egypt conveyed support to Mahmoud Abbas, reaffirming its backing for East Jerusalem as the capital of Mandatory Palestine.Sub-event
Abbas affirms East Jerusalem as capital of Palestine and praises Gaza relief efforts.1 source
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Gaza, West Bank, and Jerusalem conflict and humanitarian crisisAlso in this story
- An uprising began in Jerusalem after Ariel Sharon entered the Temple Mount, involving attacks and culminating in a summit agreement.
- West Bank and Gaza Strip involved in imprisonment and torture, tightening the noose of genocide.
- Israeli governments maintain control over the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which are intended to form the Palestinian state.
- Israeli authorities are conducting operations in the occupied West Bank and in East Jerusalem.
The entities involved
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Mahmoud Abbas
president of the Palestinian Authority since 2005
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East Jerusalem
Eastern part of Jerusalem, in dispute between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs since 1967
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Gaza Strip
self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel
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- Following elections, Hamas has seized control of the Gaza Strip, while Mahmoud Abbas addresses the international community regarding Israeli actions during the war.
- The European Council welcomed positions regarding humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and aspirations for a state based in East Jerusalem.
- Australia maintains recognition of Palestinian statehood while a politician questions PA reforms and commitments.
- The UAE provides humanitarian relief to the Gaza Strip.