Performative Theater: 'Sons of Dogs, Release the Hostages,' Mahmoud Abbas Tells Hamas

"Sons of dogs, hand over the hostages," Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told Hamas in a televised speech at the PA's Central Council on Wednesday.

He added that the "war must end," citing that hundreds are dying every day because "[Hamas] doesn't want to hand over the American hostages. Sons of dogs - hand over the hostages and end the matter."

Abbas said the goals are "Returning the hostages; lifting the Israeli blockade of Gaza; stopping the displacement of our people in coordination with Arab countries; defending the 'Palestinian cause.'"

He also stressed that "Hamas must end its control of the Gaza Strip and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority."