UN Allows Abbas to Address Assembly Remotely Despite US-Israel Objections
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday via a pre-recorded speech, delivered remotely after the United States denied him a visa. The UN decided to permit Abbas to speak from afar, a move that went against the explicit positions of Israel, the U.S., and Paraguay.
During his recorded address, Abbas sharply criticized Israel, accusing it of violating international law and undermining the prospects for a two-state solution. He claimed that events in Gaza and the West Bank constitute a "colonial plot" to force Palestinians to leave their homes. Abbas further alleged that Israel is conducting a "genocidal war" that has created a catastrophe.
Abbas also directed criticism at the international community, questioning how long they would remain silent in the face of Israel's actions. The UN's decision to allow his remote address, despite opposition from Israel and its allies, reportedly generated significant resentment.
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