‘Not democratic’: Ex-diplomat slams US role in Gaza war

Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas is among 80 officials denied visas to attend the upcoming UN General Assembly. Former US diplomat Hala Rharrit, who resigned over Biden’s support for Israel, criticized the move as evidence of special interests influencing US policy. She accused Netanyahu of steering UN decisions and warned that this undermines democratic principles. Rharrit also rejected Trump’s post-war plan for Gaza, saying such policies have helped fuel the current humanitarian catastrophe.