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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas slammed President Donald Trump’s “Deal of the Century” plan for progressing peace in the Middle East as a “swiss cheese” deal, during a speech at the United Nations Security Council in New York Tuesday.

“Here’s the summary of the project which was presented,” he said of Trump’s plan. “Here is what we expect as a state. It looks like Swiss cheese. Who among you would accept such a situation.”

This is what a future State of Palestine can look like, with a capital in parts of East Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/39vw3pPrAL — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 28, 2020

The PA was set to vote against the plan in a resolution they presented to the UNSC after their the meeting Tuesday, however, that vote has been delayed, a diplomatic source told The Jerusalem Post.

1/ If President Abbas was serious about negotiations, he would be in Jerusalem or Washington. But he is not serious about peace. Complaining instead of leading, that is Abbas’ way.That was his way when he took office, and that is his way today, in the 16th year of his 4 year term — Ambassador Danny Danon | דני דנון (@dannydanon) February 11, 2020

2/ Abbas has not held a real meeting with PM Netanyahu since 2010. On the other hand, over 150 UN resolutions concerning the Palestinians have passed during that time. Does that seem like a reasonable balance if you are sincere about peace? Only if you do not intend to negotiate — Ambassador Danny Danon | דני דנון (@dannydanon) February 11, 2020

3/ Progress toward peace will not be made so long as Abbas remains in his position. Only when he steps down, can Israel & the Palestinians move forward. A leader who choses rejectionism, incitement and glorification of terror can never be a real partner for peace. — Ambassador Danny Danon | דני דנון (@dannydanon) February 11, 2020

Trump revealed his “Deal of the Century: peace plan alongside Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last month. For the Palestinians, it was dead on arrival, and in reaction they ramped up violent demonstrations in Judea and Samaria (West Bank).