Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has sharply criticized Israel’s recent annexation proposals, calling them a "malicious colonial plan" in a direct rebuke ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations. The comments come as tensions escalate over territorial disputes and international concerns grow over potential unilateral moves by Israel. Abbas’s remarks highlight deepening divisions in the region, with the UN stage set for a high-stakes diplomatic showdown. The statement underscores the fragile state of Middle East peace efforts amid rising rhetoric from both sides.
Abbas condemns Israel’s ‘malicious colonial plan’ ahead of Netanyahu UN speech The Guardian
