 A damaged building after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza (Photo: Xinhua/ VNA) |
The Palestinian Authority called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League to convene emergency meetings to coordinate a unified response to “protect the Palestinian people and end the aggression.”
Mr. Abbas also urged US President Donald Trump to intervene and fulfill his promise to stop the conflict and bring peace to Gaza.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday criticized Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City, with the UN chief's spokesperson saying the decision marked "a dangerous escalation" that will result in forced displacement of Palestinians. The UN also expressed deep concern over the Israeli government’s decision to take control of Gaza City.