11.08.2025 - 15:24 [ i24news.com ]

Abbas may declare a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly – report

(August 10, 2025)

„Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas is seriously considering unilaterally declaring the formation of a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York in September,“ i24NEWS Senior Middle East Correspondent Ariel Oseran reported Sunday.

„According to Qatari Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, the announcement will be based on a constitutional declaration defining the state‘s borders and foundations, and setting a date for Palestinian National Council elections.