Gaza's Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh speaks to the press after Friday prayers, in Gaza City, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to speak later Friday at the U.N., and plans to call on the world body to accept Palestine as a member. Hamas is opposed to the Palestinian Authority and has not expressed support for the statehood bid, which implies recognition of Israel. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)