Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for the Middle East seeks to end the Palestine question, that nation's president said Tuesday.
Mahmoud Abbas told the UN Security Council that the plan, known as tje "Deal of the Century," is strengthening Israel's "apartheid regime."
It not bring peace and stability to region, according to the Palestine leader.
Abbas said he was ready to start negotiations "if we have a partner in Israel ready for peace".
The controversial plan was announced Jan. 28 by Trump during a news conference at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
It refers to Jerusalem as “Israel’s undivided capital” and recognizes Israeli sovereignty over large parts of the West Bank.
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