PA Chairman Abbas to have said Oct. 7 massacre was "the greatest day in the history of the Palestinian people" - Palestinian journalist
Qatari journalist Ahmad Biqawi posted a video on his YouTube channel
Qatari journalist Ahmad Biqawi: "The day after, on the morning of Oct. 7, [2023] (i.e., Hamas' massacre and launch of war on Israel). What was the situation of the Palestinians, among the decision-makers?"
Former PA Ministry of Information and Yasser Arafat Foundation employee journalist Hani Al-Masri: "I'll tell you something that not many know. It is said that even [PA] President [Mahmoud Abbas] said it was the greatest day in the history of the Palestinian people, and he said this in front of dozens of people, not just one or two."
Ahmad Biqawi: "I want us to talk about the day after [Oct. 7]. For example, Mahmoud Abbas' joy – I heard about it from two sources, and you are the third source. Did this really happen? Are you sure about this detail?"
Hani Al-Masri: "I was not present, but people who were there told me that's what he said. Of course, you might be punished if this will be published."
Ahmad Biqawi: "It must be published."
[Qatari journalist Ahmad Biqawi, YouTube channel, Dec. 12, 2025]