Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Meets Syrian Counterpart Amid Regional Tensions
TDT | Manama
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in Cairo, marking their first encounter since the change of power in Damascus last December. The meeting took place on the sidelines of an emergency Arab summit convened to address the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and counter U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza.
During their discussions, Abbas and Al-Sharaa emphasized the territorial integrity of Palestine, reaffirming that the Gaza Strip remains an inseparable part of Palestinian land. They also addressed the ongoing developments in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli settlement expansions and forced displacements continue to escalate tensions.
According to the Palestine News Agency, Abbas underscored the urgent need to uphold the ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate humanitarian aid, and push for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave. Both leaders voiced strong opposition to Israeli policies that they argue threaten regional stability and undermine prospects for Palestinian statehood.
The meeting also highlighted broader regional concerns. Since the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in December, Israeli forces have occupied parts of southern Syria, including the strategically significant Mount Hermon, disrupting long-standing agreements in the region.
Attending the high-level discussions were Hussein Al-Sheikh, Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, and Diab Al-Louh, the Palestinian Ambassador to Egypt.
The Arab summit, which brings together key regional leaders, is expected to deliberate on strategies to support Palestinian sovereignty and counter external pressures affecting Gaza and the West Bank.
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