Mahmoud Abbas

The activists, as part of the “It’s Time” Coalition representing 60 Israeli peace and reconciliation organizations, called the unusual gathering "historic."

Senior Palestinian officials privately expressed disappointment in a proposal that would remove PA authority until major reforms are made.

The Palestinian leader welcomed the ceasefire and urged swift implementation, including prisoner exchanges, humanitarian aid, and Gaza reconstruction.

Abbas discussed the Palestinian Authority’s reform agenda, which Western officials say can show whether the PA could oversee genuine statehood.

Tony Blair suggested a transitional Gaza government, with support from Trump allies, would bring post-war stability.

The 193-member UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed this month a seven-page declaration that aims to advance a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians.

Until the order is hostages, security, reform, then politics, recognition – only then can we actually begin a real conversation.

"Mahmoud Abbas, in his Zoom speech to the UN Assembly, says he's willing to take back the Gaza Strip, which he so easily lost to Hamas in 2007," Sa'ar wrote. "How generous of him."

After the leaders of Western countries proclaimed recognition of a Palestinian state, they should ensure Israel's safety and survival are more than guaranteed.

"We want a modern civilian state that is free of violence, weapons, and extremism, " Abbas said.