Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas Expresses Hope for Peace Following Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Oct 10, 2025 12:16 pm CST

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas, in a rare interview with Israeli media following the Gaza ceasefire signing, expressed optimism for lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis while confirming ongoing Palestinian Authority reforms in line with international expectations. Abbas discussed implementation of changes to controversial prisoner payment systems and reforms across multiple sectors as part of efforts to create conditions for potential Palestinian statehood.