Gaza, Abbas condemns Israel’s plan: "An unprecedented catastrophe"

Ramallah, Aug. 8 (LaPresse) – The office of Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, has condemned the Israeli security cabinet’s decision to occupy Gaza City, calling it a "full-fledged crime" and a violation of international law.
In a statement reported by Al Jazeera, the presidency warned that the move would lead to an "unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe" and accused Israel of pursuing policies of "genocide, killing, starvation, and blockade."
Abbas's office stated that the Palestinian people will not accept any reality imposed by force and reaffirmed their right to self-determination and to an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The statement also said that the Palestinian leadership will urgently address the United Nations Security Council and request emergency meetings of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Finally, it urged U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene to stop the plan and promote a lasting peace.