Palestinian president says ready to assume 'full responsibility' in Gaza

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said on Friday the Palestinian Authority is ready to assume full responsibility...

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said on Friday the Palestinian Authority is ready to assume "full responsibility" in post-war Gaza, in his first statement since the Gaza ceasefire deal was announced.

"The Palestinian government, under president Abbas' directives, has completed all preparations to assume full responsibility in Gaza," including the return of the displaced, providing basic services, crossings management, and reconstruction of the war-torn territory, a presidency statement said.