
In a significant announcement, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas declared his intention to visit Gaza amidst the prolonged Israel-Hamas conflict. Speaking at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Abbas expressed his determination to stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza, where the toll of the conflict has been devastating.
Abbas, who leads the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that no life, including his own, is more valuable than that of a child in Gaza. His address garnered applause from Turkish lawmakers, underscoring the gravity of the humanitarian crisis.