Abbas Condemns West Bank Settler Violence at UN — SkimNews
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- Mahmoud Abbas condemned settler violence in the West Bank from the UN podium, declaring 'We will not leave our homeland' as part of his broader criticism of Israeli attacks.
- Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to take the UN stage later the same day, just weeks before pivotal elections in Israel.
Why it matters: Abbas's defiant declaration at the UN General Assembly sets up a direct rhetorical clash with Netanyahu's upcoming speech, with both leaders using the world stage weeks before Israeli elections to stake out opposing positions on settlements and the broader conflict.
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