Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stated yesterday that he seeks an unarmed State of Palestine living side by side with Israel. Abbas affirmed that the future Palestinian state, including the Gaza Strip, would be demilitarized. He also noted that upcoming general elections will exclude political factions and individuals not adhering to the Palestine Liberation Organization's (PLO) program and commitments. Abbas's remarks, shared on social media by Ihab Hassane, outlined principles for the future Palestinian state, emphasizing adherence to international legitimacy and the establishment of a unified state with a single legal system and security apparatus. These statements come amidst discussions regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state, with Hamas senior overseas official Razi Hamad suggesting that the October 7th events brought the Palestinian issue back to the forefront, prompting increased international recognition of Palestine. Meanwhile, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee shared a link to a Fox News video on his social media, stating he was setting the record straight on Israel and actions being taken by President Donald Trump to counter what he described as the "REAL genocide pushed by Hamas." Huckabee also posted a separate message simply stating, "Let’s set record straight."
