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Palestinian President Abbas affirms readiness to work with Trump and others to implement Gaza peace plan

Jeenah Moon
Jeenah Moon
Sep 25, 2025
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appears on a screen as he addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appears on a screen as he addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon — Jeenah Moon

(Reuters) -Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he was ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, France and the United Nations to implement a Gaza peace plan adopted at a September 22 conference, which he said could pave the way for a just peace and broader regional cooperation.

Abbas made the remarks in a pre-recorded speech to the U.N. General Assembly.

(Reporting by Ali Sawafta; Writing by Enas Alashray;)

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