Mahmoud Abbas cannot travel to New York.

A state recognized by most UN members cannot send its own delegation.

A 1947 headquarters agreement requires the US to admit UN diplomats, but Washington cites a security waiver.

The General Assembly votes Thursday on letting Abbas deliver only a video address again.

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Daily Maverick
details State Department claims: PA/PLO internationalizing conflict via ICC/ICJ; cites 1947 UN agreement permits visa exceptions

Sources: Daily Maverick