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Issam Younis serves as Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights general director. On November 20, Maan News published his "Letter to Abbas: Visit us in Gaza." In part it said:
"This is a historic moment, that must be taken up. We've waited for you in Gaza for six days. We're still waiting; your people who are being attacked and slaughtered in Gaza.""It is not acceptable anymore - no matter what those surrounding you make it look like to you - that you do not come. I do not invite you to show solidarity with Gaza, but to be in Gaza and with Gaza."
"The advocates of divide can stay back in Ramallah. This scandalous schism must end now and here; the schism that made your people bleed."
"We are waiting to know that you have ordered PLO diplomats in Geneva, New York, Vienna, and Paris, and in all UN offices, to immediately act to convene the UN General Assembly, Human Rights Council, UNESCO and others to condemn the crimes perpetrated against our people in Gaza, and do all they can to secure that these crimes be investigated and punished."
"It is regrettable we have not so far seen any meaningful diplomatic effort that matches the size of blood and suffering in Gaza."
"We are waiting for the orders to our veteran diplomats to be set on fire and approach the European Union and other powers to mobilize the much-needed pressure on the occupying state."
On November 4, Younis also challenged Hamas. Maan News published his open letter, saying:
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