Abbas condemns Israel’s ‘malicious colonial plan’ ahead of Netanyahu UN speech
Palestinian leader gives video address after being denied US visa and tells world: ‘Do not allow another Nakba’
TL;DR
- Mahmoud Abbas delivered a video address to the UN, condemning Israeli policies and warning against another 'Nakba'.
- The US denied visas to Abbas and his delegation, citing their failure to seek peace with Israel.
- Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to give a speech at the UN, expected to defend his record and reject criticism.
- Street protests have begun in New York City ahead of Netanyahu's arrival.
- The mayor of New York had previously considered whether Netanyahu could be arrested under an international criminal court warrant.