A Historical Moment - Mahmoud Abbas' Speech at the UN for Palestinian Statehood

[stockholmer]

Run time: 09:31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8_rd3PqT-k   Posted on YouTube: September 23, 2011 By YouTube Member: AlJazeeraEnglish Views on YouTube: 301   Posted on DU: September 23, 2011 By DU Member: stockholmer Views on DU: 2109

 

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 66th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York

Abbas on Friday handed over a historic request to UN chief Ban Ki-moon asking the United Nations to admit the state of Palestine as a full member.

This is the first part of his speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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previously:

Mahmoud Abbas "We Need To Put An End To This Occupation" pt.1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fet8mS9SVEo

Mahmoud Abbas "We Need To Put An End To This Occupation" pt.2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZp06oW9qIc

[earcandle]

1. This request would put an end to bloodshed so conveniently and without more cost for war. Why did

we decide not to support this logical, passionate, and ethical
request to grant statehood?  

[earcandle]

2. Is it because we won't be able to have our mercenary armies invading Palestine if the UN is involved

?? This is so unethical, illogical, and psychotic.