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Palestinian leader to address UN by video after visa denial

Gaza war 'against existence of Palestinians': president Abbas
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The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to allow Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to address the body’s high-level meeting by video link after Washington denied him a visa.

“The State of Palestine may submit a pre-recorded statement of its President, which will be played in the General Assembly Hall,” said the resolution.

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