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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US denies visa to Palestinian President Abbas for UN General Assembly

Sep 17, 2026 08:14 AM CT Washington, D.C., United States diplomacy,united-states,palestine,un-general-assembly,visa-denial

Summary

The United States has denied a visa to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, preventing his attendance at the UN General Assembly. This diplomatic move reflects Washington's continued pressure on Palestinian leadership and its stance on shielding Israel from international penalties, impacting multilateral diplomatic channels regarding the conflict.

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Washington has accused the Palestinian leadership of undermining peace while continuing to shield Israel from penalties The US has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York for a second year in a row. The ban comes as Washington continues to h...

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Denied visa to Mahmoud Abbas, accusing Palestinian leadership of undermining peace while shielding Israel from penalties.

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