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i24NEWS EnglishPolitics

UN Greenlights Abbas Video Address After US Visa Block

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The UN General Assembly approved Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's request to speak via video after the US denied him a visa for the second year. The US cited the PA's support for terrorism, while Israel echoed concerns over payments to terrorists.

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  • UN approves Mahmoud Abbas video address after US visa denial.
  • US cites PA support for terrorism as reason for visa refusal.
  • Israel and US voted against the UN resolution.
  • Abbas will deliver a pre-recorded statement to the assembly.
UN Greenlights Abbas Video Address After US Visa Block
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