Abbas is “proud,” “stands in honor” of “heroic” violent Arab rioters “as they defend Jerusalem… and all of Palestine”
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas: “Jerusalem is a red line. Jerusalem is the heart and soul of Palestine. There will be no peace, stability, or security until it is completely liberated from the occupation and returns to its Palestinian people and its Arab and Islamic nation… We congratulate its residents who are carrying out Ribat (i.e., religious conflict) in it and its blessed surroundings. We congratulate the heroic young people of Palestine who are the pride of the homeland and the people, the pride of the entire nation. We are proud of them and we stand in honor of their struggle as they defend Jerusalem, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and all of Palestine, and especially the Gaza Strip with bare chests, a heart beating with love of Jerusalem and Palestine, and a just affiliation with them.”
Abbas’ reference to “residents who are carrying out Ribat” refers to violent Arab riots in Jerusalem. Abbas gave this speech during the violent Palestinian riots and Hamas’ launching of thousands of rockets against Israel.