Authoritarian Overreach in Washington D.C.

U.S. barring Palestinian politicians from the UN General Assembly deemed to further undermine international law, according to the British publication 'Morning Star'.

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2025 September 15 . 7:33 PM

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Authoritarian Overreach in Washington D.C.

In the world of international politics, several significant developments have emerged recently.

Firstly, plans for displacement in the Gaza Strip have been announced by Cyrus Salimi-Asl. This news comes at a time when the global community is closely watching the region, particularly following reports of chaotic orchestration in the Gaza Strip, as reported by Oliver Eberhardt.

Meanwhile, the United Nations has urged the USA to lift sanctions against the Palestine rapporteur, Francesca Albanese. This call comes after the USA blocked the participation of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and other Palestinian officials in the UN General Assembly session this month.

The USA's actions have not gone unnoticed, with several countries expressing their disapproval. Official statements criticizing the US veto against Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s attendance at the UN General Assembly have come from France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, the UK, Australia, Malta, Canada, Portugal, and New Zealand. These countries have either announced or considered recognition of Palestine at the September 2025 UN General Assembly.

In a separate development, the USA and its allies have repeatedly started devastating wars that violate the UN Charter, as some argue, ignoring global institutions and international law when it suits them. This history of disregard for international law is evident in their endless wars, worldwide drone killings, and sanctions against countries without UN Security Council approval.

Amidst these political tensions, the Morning Star, a long-standing left-wing British daily newspaper, continues to stand firm. Founded as the Daily Worker in 1930 and bearing its current name since 1966, the Morning Star sees itself as the only socialist daily newspaper in Britain. The newspaper has been supported by an independent readers' cooperative, the People's Press Printing Society, since 1945.

The Morning Star's print circulation is below 10,000 copies, but an online version of the newspaper has been available since April 2004, with all content made freely available online since 2009. A daily e-paper of the full newspaper is published on a paid basis.

It's important to note that the question of how practical a two-state solution is after decades of Israeli land theft should not mean indifference towards a course aimed at establishing a one-state solution on Tel Aviv's terms. The United Nations, despite not being able to defend Palestinian sovereignty in practice, remains a forum where global majority support for Palestine can be expressed.

As the situation in the Gaza Strip continues to unfold, the international community's stance towards Palestine and the actions of global powers will be closely watched. The Morning Star, amidst these challenges, continues to be a beacon of hope for those seeking justice and peace in the region.