Israeli policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday by video after being denied a visa to the United States for the second year in a row.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:54:28 UTC.

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Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas told the UN on Thursday that Israeli policies no longer just jeopardized a two-state solution but were now threatening the "very life and existence" of his people.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24