However, he also lent support to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' successful initiative for international recognition of the State of Palestine at the United Nations, adding his belief that diplomacy helped the Palestinian cause, but was needed in conjunction with "resistance."
Namun, ia juga memberikan dukungan pada inisiatif sukses Presiden Palestina Mahmoud Abbas untuk pengakuan internasional terhadap Negara Palestina di PBB, menambahkan keyakinannya bahwa diplomasi membantu perjuangan Palestina, tetapi diperlukan dalam hubungannya dengan "perlawanan."