Abbas at UN: 'This madness cannot continue'

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Phil Gayle | Benjamin Alvarez Gruber

Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza was discussed at the UN.General Assembly on Thursday. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on the international community to pressure Israel to stop the fighting.

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