Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address U.N. meeting virtually after U.S. revoked visa
Summary
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was allowed to address the United Nations General Assembly virtually after the U.S. revoked his visa. This decision followed a vote where 145 countries supported his virtual address, while 5 opposed it. Abbas intended to participate in talks organized by France and Saudi Arabia to promote a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Key Facts
- The U.N. allowed President Mahmoud Abbas to speak by video at its annual meeting after the U.S. revoked his visa.
- The vote for his virtual address was 145 in favor, 5 against, with 6 countries abstaining.
- Abbas wanted to attend a meeting organized by France and Saudi Arabia to discuss a two-state solution.
- France, the U.K., Canada, and Australia plan to recognize a Palestinian state.
- The U.S. opposes those efforts, linking them to increased challenges in reaching a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza.
- The U.S. revoked visas for about 80 Palestinian officials, including Abbas, accusing them of disrupting peace efforts.
- The U.N. criticized the U.S. decision as a violation of the Host Country agreement.
- France and Saudi Arabia have a phased plan for establishing a Palestinian state in the West Bank, Gaza, and east Jerusalem.
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