International Travel Restriction Not Applied for Abbas at UN Debate; Speech Delivered Remotely
The United Nations has granted an exception to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, allowing him to address the General Assembly via video, following the denial of a US visa for his personal appearance at the UN headquarters in New York.
Typically, personal appearances are only allowed at the General Debate, where nearly 150 heads of state and government gather. However, due to the unique circumstances, the UN's highest body has made an exception for Abbas.
The US, under its current administration, has maintained a firm stance with Israel in the Gaza conflict and has not issued visas to Palestinian leadership due to a lack of clear condemnation of terrorists. As a result, Abbas' travel plans were affected, and he was unable to secure a visa for his personal appearance.
Despite the hurdle, Abbas' speech at the UN General Assembly debate is scheduled for Thursday. The resolution enabling his virtual speech was passed by 145 out of 193 countries, including Germany.
The US had previously revoked Abbas' and dozens of other Palestinian Authority representatives' visas for entry into the US. This decision has been a point of contention, particularly in light of the upcoming UN General Assembly debate, which is scheduled to take place next week.
The UN's decision to allow Abbas to address the General Assembly by video has been met with a mixed response. While some countries have expressed support for the move, others have criticised the US for its visa denial and the subsequent need for a virtual appearance.
The US administration's stance in the Gaza conflict has also been a subject of debate, with many calling for a more balanced approach to the ongoing conflict. Despite these calls, the US has stood firm in its support of Israel.
As the world watches, the UN General Assembly debate next week is expected to be a significant event, with Abbas addressing the assembly via video and the international community discussing the ongoing issues in the Middle East.
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