Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, along with PA President Mahmoud Abbas, has called for unity with Hamas and urged the world to move past the events of October 7, a day marked by Hamas atrocities against Israelis. This stance, underscored by Abbas's history of Holocaust denial, has sparked debate and concern among various stakeholders, including Israeli officials and international observers. The involvement of Russia and Iran in facilitating a potential coalition with Hamas adds to the complexity, raising questions about the feasibility of a two-state solution and regional stability. The US and UK's readiness to recognize a Palestinian state in this context has further complicated the situation. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has voiced strong opposition, emphasizing that Israel cannot accept a Palestinian state forced upon it after the horrors of October 7. The rise in anti-Jewish hatred on UK university campuses post-October 7 and the emphasis on the importance of speaking out against such acts at a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony highlight the broader implications of these developments. The international community's response remains to be seen.
As I said at the Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony last month, how could anyone deny, justify or even celebrate the sexual assaults of Israeli women by Hamas on October 7th? Antisemitism, pure and simple. Watch this clip to see why speaking up is so important.โฆ
Since Hamas committed their atrocities on 7th Oct against innocent Israelis, incidents of anti-Jewish hatred on UK university campuses have soared. Yesterday, I attended a @CAMERAonCampus conference, which brought together Jewish students from across the UK to equip them withโฆ https://t.co/haPyK2rqOG
Samer Sinijlawi (@SSinijlawi), a Fatah activist from Jerusalem, analyzes the statement by Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh that the PA is prepared for unity with Hamas and that the world should move past October 7 https://t.co/JHAMaNS9wq
It is impossible to take the Palestinian Authority seriously these days. This is the same PA that said just yesterday that they wanted unity with Hamas and we need to forget October 7th. #ICJ https://t.co/OAjPrPuPvU
Netanyahu: One thing Israel cannot agree to is the world forcing a Palestinian state on Israel after the horror of October 7.
The prime minister of the "moderate" #PLO ("Palestinian Authority"), Mohammad Shtayyeh, says people "should not continue focusing on October 7" and let the PLO form a coalition with #HAMAS - facilitated by #Russia (#Iran's key partner). https://t.co/YFrTmhBKNw
PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh calls for unity with Hamas, says its time to forget 10/7. This is the party the international community wants to see run Gaza and the West Bank. https://t.co/OPrMOSsZVV
PA President: We're ready to unite with Hamas. The world needs to forget about Oct. 7. US, UK: Time to recognize a Palestinian state.
Palestinian Authority President: "We're ready to unite with Hamas. The world needs to forget about Oct. 7." US, UK: "Sounds great. We're ready to recognize a Palestinian state."
Palestinian Authority President: "The world needs to forget about October 7. We want to unite with Hamas." US, UK: "Sounds great. We're ready to recognize a Palestinian state."
Palestinian Authority President: "The world needs to forget about October 7. We want to unite with Hamas." US & the UK: "Sounds great, now is the time to recognize a Palestinian state."
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas wrote his thesis about denying the Holocaust, it's no coincidence that the PA prime minister is ready for the world to forget October 7. https://t.co/lTKTvNdSNm
Reuters: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh: โWeโre ready for unity with Qhamas, World needs to forget October 7โ https://t.co/NfvWJR43sL
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh says that โOne should not continue focusing on October 7th.โ Mr. Shtayyeh is is my solemn promise, and the promise of every Jew and Israeli, that we will NEVER forget Hamas did to Israel on October 7th. We will NEVER ceaseโฆ https://t.co/PrWmNtKsmF
Palestinian Authority โWorld needs to forget October 7โ We will never forget the atrocities committed against us. AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET OUR HOSTAGES. https://t.co/d3uoVQh7as
PA Prime Minister @DrShtayyeh at #MSC2024: 'We're ready for unity with Hamas, world needs to forget October 7.' So, remind me again, whom Israel is meant to have a 2-State Solution with? At end of day, PA is really no different to Hamas, they just wear suits. https://t.co/rF0UkO6IvQ