If Israel is committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza, why isn’t Mahmoud Abbas taking refugees from Gaza into the West Bank?
The Global Disconnect from reality and Palestinian Leadership's Response to Gaza Refugees and the Ongoing Crisis
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza has been marred by accusations of "genocide", most recently by Amnesty International and their latest unfounded report built on a distorted redefinition of the term, relying on no solid evidence to support such a serious claim. Instead of presenting concrete facts or legal analysis, the report pushes a narrative aligned with a broader anti-Israel agenda. In contrast, Israel continues to make extraordinary efforts to minimize civilian casualties through precision strikes and warnings before attacks.
Yet, amidst these grave claims, one question consistently seems to be overlooked: If Israel is truly committing genocide in Gaza, why hasn’t Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), stepped up to offer refuge to those fleeing the violence by taking them into the West Bank?
This question cuts to the heart of the political and humanitarian dynamics at play. If the situation in Gaza is as dire as some claim, wouldn’t the logical response from Palestinian leadership be to open the doors of the West Bank and provide shelter to those facing what is being described as systematic destruction?
The Palestinian Authority’s Inaction
Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority, which claims to represent all Palestinians—including those in Gaza—have remained strikingly passive when it comes to offering refuge to Gazans. Despite claims of genocide and calls for international intervention, the PA has not taken significant action to help those in Gaza. Abbas has been more focused on advancing anti-Israel resolutions at the United Nations, supporting ICC and ICJ cases against Israel, and pursuing unity deals with Hamas, a terrorist organization. These political maneuvers distract from the humanitarian crisis at hand and underscore a disturbing indifference to the plight of Gazans.
If the accusations of genocide were truly accurate, then Palestinian leadership would be expected to take action to ensure the survival and safety of their people. Instead of stepping up, Abbas seems more focused on advancing his political agenda—appealing to international bodies like the UN, where anti-Israel resolutions dominate, while continuing to reward terrorism through his "pay-to-slay" program. His failure to act in a time of crisis reveals a significant disconnect between his words and his actions, further invalidating the narrative about what a “genocide” happening in Gaza.
“Genocide” Accusations are Disconnected from Reality
If Israel is truly committing genocide in Gaza, the Palestinian Authority and its leadership, particularly Mahmoud Abbas, should be at the forefront of providing refuge for those fleeing the violence. Their inaction should raise critical questions about the true motives of Palestinian leaders and casts doubt on the sincerity of those who have bought into the false narrative against Israel. If individuals such as the UN’s Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese to the various international voices condemning Israel, truly cared about the well-being of Palestinians as they claim, they would be demanding that Abbas and his government take immediate steps to provide sanctuary for Gaza’s displaced population.
Rather than focusing on debunking the false claims, I ask people to ask themselves this simple question: If Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, why is the Palestinian leadership refusing to protect and shelter their own people? The answer to this question reveals that the narrative of genocide in Gaza is not supported by actions, only political posturing. There is no genocide in Gaza—just a political agenda being pushed at the expense of the truth and the Palestinian people.