16.08.2024 12:20
The historic speech of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, while Israel's massacre in Gaza continues, has received wide coverage in the world media. The headline emphasized Abbas' statement "I have decided to go to Gaza." Abbas, who last set foot in Gaza in 2007, was interpreted as a "first in 17 years" with this move.
The Palestinian leader, who was first received by President Erdogan during his visit to Ankara, also addressed the Turkish Grand National Assembly yesterday. Mahmoud Abbas' historic 45-minute speech in Arabic was simultaneously translated into Turkish, English, and French. News agencies worldwide followed the speech in real-time and the global media highlighted Abbas' words in their headlines.
"VICTORY OR MARTYRDOM"
The part of Mahmoud Abbas' speech that says "We have no solution left. I have decided to go to Gaza with all my brothers in Palestine. And then, I will go to our eternal capital, Jerusalem. Even if it costs me my life. Our lives are not more valuable than the lives of the children in Gaza. It's either victory or martyrdom" was highlighted in the headline.
A FIRST IN 17 YEARS
The reports emphasized that Abbas' statement was a first in 17 years. Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of the Palestinian Authority, last set foot in Gaza in 2007.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press news agency, which followed the speech from beginning to end, announced the news to the world with the headline "Experienced Palestinian leader Abbas says he will go to Gaza and calls on other Muslim leaders to join him."
AFP
AFP mentioned that the Palestinian leader addressed the Turkish parliament in a special session and reminded that no one has been allowed to enter Gaza by Israel since the beginning of the war. AFP announced that Mahmoud Abbas' last visit to Gaza was in 2007, emphasizing that this will be a first in 17 years.
LE MONDE
The French newspaper Le Monde highlighted that Abbas spoke at the Turkish Grand National Assembly specially convened for him and featured his Gaza statement in the headline. The French newspaper also included details such as Mahmoud Abbas taking the podium with a white scarf featuring Turkish and Palestinian flags, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also wearing the same scarf when he came to the parliament.
QNA
The Qatari news agency QNA presented Abbas' speech at the Turkish Grand National Assembly with the headline "Palestinian President announces his intention to go to Gaza with all members of the Palestinian leadership."
EŞ-ŞARK el-AVSAT
The Saudi Arabian newspaper "Eş-Şark el-Avsat" also gave extensive coverage to Abbas' speech, presenting it to its readers with the headline "Abbas at the Turkish Grand National Assembly: I have decided to go to Gaza with the Palestinian leadership."
Qatar-based Al Jazeera and Al Araby television stations highlighted Abbas' speech at the Turkish Grand National Assembly, focusing on his decision to go to Gaza with government members and his call to ensure their access to Gaza through the UN Security Council.