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Threat to 'life and existence': Major takeaways from Palestinian president's UN speech

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, delivering prerecorded remarks from his office in Ramallah after the United States denied him and other top Palestinian officials visas to attend the gathering for the…

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  • Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, delivering prerecorded remarks from his office in Ramallah after the United States denied him and other top Palestinian officials visas to attend the gathering for the…
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:09:04 UTC.

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24