Among other outrageous statements, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told the United Nations Security Council that PA residents are the direct descendants of an ancient tribe called the Canaanites, claiming that “Palestine” made significant contributions to humanity prior to the 1917 Balfour Declaration.
WATCH: Abbas’ UN address riddled with outrageous claims about Palestinian history
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a Security Council meeting. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)