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Abbas Demands Hamas Disarm, Relinquish Gaza Control, and Release Hostages

In a sharp escalation, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas criticized Hamas's governance and called for its integration into the Palestinian Authority's political framework.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on April 23.
Smoke rises after Israeli attacks over Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City on April 17.
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Overview

  • Mahmoud Abbas delivered his strongest public critique of Hamas, calling them 'sons of dogs' and demanding they hand over arms and governance of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.
  • Abbas urged Hamas to release all remaining Israeli hostages, stating that their captivity provides justification for continued Israeli attacks on Gaza.
  • He accused Hamas of undermining the Palestinian cause and providing Israel with excuses to escalate aggression in Gaza.
  • Hamas rejected Abbas's accusations, questioning his competence and blaming him for siding with Israel's narrative of the conflict.
  • Abbas is expected to name a successor during the PLO Central Council meeting, addressing international pressure for reform and leadership transition within the Palestinian Authority.