New York, USA. 21st Sep, 2023. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, is seen on a large video display addressing the United Nations General Assembly 78th Session (UNGA), United Nations Headquarters, NY, September 21, 2023. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA) Credit: Sipa USA/Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy

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