Politics & Diplomacy
US blocks Palestinian president from UN speech
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The United States has barred Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from speaking at the UN General Assembly, Middle East Eye reported. The ban cites Palestinian efforts to pursue Israel at international courts and secure international recognition, according to the summary.
The move marks another instance of Washington restricting Abbas's platform at the UN forum. The specific timing and broader diplomatic context of the decision were not detailed in available reporting.
