Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas “sons of dogs,” demanding the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza and the disarmament of the militant group.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas denounced Hamas in harsh terms and demanded that it release the remaining Israeli hostages. In a fiery Tuesday speech, Abbas called Hamas “sons of dogs” and blamed the organization for the destruction inflicted upon the Gaza Strip.

The Palestinian Authority president called on Hamas to release the hostages, disarm and cease its governance of Gaza, as the world pushes for an end to the ongoing war.