The secretary of the Executive Committee of the PLO Yasser Abed Rabbo, said on Sunday that Palestinians must unite and overcome their internal conflict. He said that Hamas and Islamic Jihad should be included in PLO meetings, although they are not members of the PLO.

The PLO Executive Committee also issued a condemnation of a statement by the European Union describing the Israeli war in Gaza as ‘defensive, not offensive.’

He said Israel is targeting all of the Gaza Strip, not just Hamas, the Islamic movement that holds power there.

Abed Rabbo confirmed that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will travel to New York to urge the UN Security Council to enforce a ceasefire.

He also confirmed that it is impossible for negotiations between the PA and Israel are still on hold as a result of the war on Gaza.