Abbas said in a statement that he thanked the pope "for his positions in support of achieving a just peace in Palestine based on the two-state solution."
Abbas travels to Italy this week, where he is expected also to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
A close ally of Abbas, Fattouh has been an important member of Fatah, leading the party's parliamentary bloc for decades.
Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti’s interview with Iran media provides insights into how some Palestinians today view the war unfolding in Gaza and Iran’s role.
Trump and Abbas speak for the first time in years; end of Gaza war was discussed.
Amid rampant anti-Israel rhetoric and misinformation, the UN General Assembly’s built-in majority continues to drown out Israel’s voice and distort the truth.
“Israel, which refuses to implement United Nations resolutions, does not deserve to be a member of this international organization,” Abbas said.
Netanyahu was slated to leave late Wednesday night and arrive in New York already on Thursday. Foreign Minister Israel Katz will be the acting Prime Minister in his absence.
According to the report, the PA provided incomplete information on debt obligations, including for PA-owned businesses.
Abbas's policies fund terrorism, promote radicalization, and breach accords, while Israel continues to financially support the PA, worsening tensions.
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