Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to speak at the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, despite facing an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Conversely, the United States has denied a visa to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the second consecutive year, forcing him to deliver his address via video link. This decision, which follows a 152-to-three vote by the General Assembly allowing virtual participation, has drawn sharp criticism from Palestinian officials. While the 1947 headquarters agreement mandates that the U.S. grant access to foreign diplomats, Washington has historically restricted Palestinian delegations. This disparity in treatment has sparked debate regarding the consistency of the international rules-based order, particularly as Western nations face scrutiny for their varying stances on ICC warrants concerning different global conflicts.
Source : Daily Sabah
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