UN restrictions permit Abbas to deliver speech at debate remotely
The United States has refused to issue visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other representatives of the Palestinian Authority (PA), as reported earlier. This decision comes amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where the Trump administration has been a vocal supporter of Israel.
However, the UN's highest body, comprising 145 out of 193 countries, has passed a resolution allowing Abbas to give a virtual address at the conference on the two-state solution, scheduled for Monday. The resolution was passed following a vote in favour of the move.
Under a contract with the United Nations, the US is required to issue visas to representatives of countries traveling to the UN headquarters in Manhattan. Yet, the US has not issued new visas to the Palestinian leadership, as previously stated.
This decision by the US has been met with criticism, particularly in light of the upcoming UN General Debate, an event where personal appearances are typically allowed. The debate, involving nearly 150 heads of state and government, is scheduled for a later date, with Abbas' speech set for Thursday.
In an unexpected turn of events, the US has granted Mahmoud Abbas an exception to participate in the UN General Assembly via video. Abbas is also expected to address the conference on the two-state solution on Monday, in addition to his UN speech.
The US has stated that the Palestinian leadership has not sufficiently condemned terrorism, a reason cited for the visa revocation and refusal to issue new visas. The US stance on this matter has been a contentious issue in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Germany is among the 145 countries that voted in favour of the resolution allowing Abbas to give a virtual address, demonstrating international support for the Palestinian leader's participation in the UN debates. The resolution marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Middle East.
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