Biden condemns Hamas, underscores Palestinian 'self-determination' in Abbas call
In a phone call with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized the Palestinians' "right to dignity and self-determination." At the same time, he condemned the actions of Hamas.
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 01:04 | 15 October 2023
- Modified Date: 01:04 | 15 October 2023
US President Joe Biden on Saturday underscored Palestinians' "right to dignity and self-determination" while also condemning Hamas in a phone call with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas.
"Hamas does not stand for the Palestinian people's right to dignity and self-determination," Biden told Abbas, according to a White House statement about the conversation between the two leaders, in which Biden also pledged "full support" to the Palestinian Authority.
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