Palestinian prez denied US visa for UN General Assembly again, expected to address gathering remotely

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : Under the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement, the US is generally required to facilitate access for foreign officials travelling to the UN for official business.
57% : UN host country obligations The decision also puts the spotlight on the United States' responsibilities as the host country for the United Nations.
57% : Palestinian officials and other critics have argued that denying Abbas entry could interfere with the ability of a recognised Palestinian delegation to participate fully in the UN proceedings.
53% : Abbas expected to address UN remotely Despite being unable to travel to New York, Abbas is expected to address the General Assembly remotely.
52% : The decision means Abbas will be unable to attend the UN gathering in New York for a second consecutive year.
48% : The issue has previously been a source of tension between the US and countries whose officials have sought to attend UN meetings.
43% : The White House and the UN Secretariat had not immediately issued detailed statements on the visa decision or the arrangements for Abbas' remote address.
40% : Washington's decision comes ahead of a UN General Assembly set to focus heavily on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Gaza and Palestinian statehood The United States has denied Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's high-level United Nations General Assembly in New York.
40% : His absence comes as the UN prepares for discussions on the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, regional security and efforts related to Palestinian statehood.

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