Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, during a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden at the presidential palace in Bethlehem, welcomed Biden as a “guest for peace in a land of peace”, noting that “we discussed ways to support relations, what contribution Washington can make to create an atmosphere contributing to the establishment of a just world.

Abbas explained, “We reassured President Biden of our vision based on international legitimacy and a two-state solution,” asking the question, “After 74 years of Nakba, displacement and occupation, isn’t it time for this occupation to end?” He stressed that “the key to peace in the region is the recognition of the State of Palestine and the empowerment of the people.” Palestinian people from obtaining their legal rights.” Israeli occupation of the land of Palestine with its capital in East Jerusalem on the borders of 1967.

He also called for “the re-opening of the US consulate in East Jerusalem and removing the PLO from the terrorist list”, calling for “an end to occupation and racial discrimination, and we look forward to efforts to end settlement and settler violence.”

Abbas pointed out, “I reach out to Israel to bring peace to the brave, and this is what we continue to do after the Oslo Accords,” emphasizing “our willingness to work with the US administration to achieve peace based on international legitimacy.” .” And he added, referring to Biden: “Peace begins with Palestine and Jerusalem, and we extend our hands to you to achieve it.”