Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with British Prime Minister Keir Stmerer in London to discuss the situation in Gaza, the release of hostages and the possible recognition of the state of Palestine by the United Kingdom at the next UN General Assembly. Both agreed that Hamas will have no role in future Palestinian governance. Israeli President Isaac Herzog is also expected in London for an official visit.
Palestinian State President Mahmoud Abbas met tonight with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Stmerer in London, United Kingdom, said a Downing Street spokesman.
The two leaders discussed “The urgency of ending terrible suffering and hunger” in Gaza And the liberation of hosts detained by Hamas, the spokesman of London indicated on Monday night.
Mahmoud Abbas greeted the “commitment” from the United Kingdom in “Recognize a Palestinian State during the United Nations General Assembly (UN)”, Which will be held from September 9 to 23 in New York, United States (USA), the spokesman added.
Several countries, , They announced their intention to recognize the State of Palestine in the General Assembly.
Keir Strmer announced at the end of July that United Kingdom would recognize the state of Palestine in Septemberunless Israel made a series of commitments, including a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
During the meeting, The two leaders agreed that “There would be no role for Hamas in the future governance of Palestine” and emphasized the need for a “Long Term Solution” for the conflict.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is also expected in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for an official visit to London, according to the Israeli President’s office.
The Israeli President “will focus”, “during your diplomatic meetings”, in the liberation of hostages, “In addition to other political issues”, According to Isaac Herzog’s office.
O Objective gives Isaac Herzog’s visit is to demonstrate your “Solidarity with the Jewish community, which suffers violent attacks and faces a wave of anti -Semitism”according to the same source.
The enclave conflict was triggered by the attacks led by Hamas on October 7, 2023 in southern Israel, where close to 1,200 people died and about 250 were held hostages.
In retaliation, Israel launched a vast military operation in the territory, which has already caused more than 63,000 dead, according to local authorities, the destruction of almost all enclave infrastructures and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.
