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Palestinian Leadership and the Reality Behind Promises
The conversation then shifted to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is set to meet Albanese at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. Abbas had previously assured Albanese that he would accept Israel's right to exist, hold elections, and cease the controversial practice of paying families of terrorists—a policy often referred to as "pay-for-slay."
Krikus cautioned against trusting Abbas's promises, pointing out that Abbas has previously had multiple opportunities to recognize Israel and end the conflict but chose not to.