Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Condemns U.S. Veto on Full UN Membership, Threatens Review of Bilateral Relations
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has strongly criticized the United States' recent veto at the UN Security Council, which blocked Palestine's bid for full membership in the United Nations. In an interview with the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, President Abbas labeled the U.S. action as 'disappointing, regrettable, shameful, irresponsible, and unjustified.' He asserted that the veto, which thwarted a resolution introduced by Algeria, constitutes a 'blatant aggression' against the rights and history of the Palestinian people and defies the will of the international community. President Abbas accused the U.S. of continuously supporting the Israeli occupation, providing weapons and funds, and refusing to compel Israel to halt what he described as a 'genocidal war.' He further charged Washington with abandoning its commitments regarding the two-state solution and regional peace. In response to the U.S. veto, President Abbas stated that the Palestinian leadership intends to 'reconsider bilateral rela...
