Netanyahu Set to Address UN General Assembly as ICC Fugitive; Abbas Again Denied US Visa
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court, is expected to speak at the UN podium while Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been denied a US visa to attend for a second consecutive year, according to Anadolu Agency.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), is set to address the United Nations General Assembly, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
At the same time, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will be unable to attend the UN gathering after the Trump administration denied him the visa needed to travel to the United States, the report said. This marks the second consecutive year that Abbas has been barred from attending the assembly in person, according to the report.
The ICC has previously issued a warrant for Netanyahu's arrest, though he continues to travel and engage in international diplomacy, including his expected appearance before the UN body.
The contrasting circumstances—Netanyahu appearing at the world body despite the ICC warrant, while Abbas is barred from entering the country hosting the assembly—have drawn attention amid ongoing regional tensions, according to the report.
Anadolu Agency did not provide further details on the specific reasons cited by the US administration for denying Abbas's visa application.
Sources
- Netanyahu, wanted by ICC, set to take UN podium while Palestinian leader Abbas unable to attend — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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