The United States denied a visa to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, preventing him from attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The US decision was reportedly based on the Palestinian state's legal actions against Israel at the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. These cases challenge the legality of Israel's occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, its settlement policies, and alleged violations of international law. The article argues that this action undermines the principle that all countries have a voice at the UNGA.
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