United States denies visas to Palestinian delegation for UN General Assembly

visa denials UN General Assembly Mahmoud Abbas Palestinian delegation diplomatic dispute

The United States has extended visa denials for Palestinian Authority and PLO officials, preventing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation from attending the 81st UN General Assembly in person. The U.S. State Department cited national security concerns and accusations that the Palestinian leadership is attempting to internationalize the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

In response, the UN General Assembly voted 152-3 to allow President Abbas to participate in the assembly via video link. This resolution also permits Palestinian officials to participate virtually in UN meetings for one year if they are unable to travel to the U.S. The vote saw opposition from the United States, Israel, and Paraguay.

The European Union and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have expressed regret over the decision. The EU urged Washington to reconsider, noting its obligations as the host state under existing headquarters agreements with the UN. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the U.S. for ignoring recent national reforms and called for direct dialogue to address ongoing disputes.

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Antonio Guterres · European Union · Mahmoud Abbas · Palestine Liberation Organization · Palestinian Authority · United Nations · United States · United States

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the U.S. for ignoring recent national reforms and called for a direct dialogue. alfajertv.com · www.shfanews.net · www.pbc.ps
[● 4 SOURCES] The U.S. cited national security and attempts to internationalize the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as reasons for the visa denials. www.sadanews.ps · www.alaraby.co.uk · www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · minanews.net
[● 4 SOURCES] UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed regret and concern regarding the impact of the visa denials on Palestine's ability to participate fully in the UN. berita.rtm.gov.my · www.elbalad.news · www.alaraby.co.uk · www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The EU urged the U.S. to reconsider the decision based on its obligations as the host state under existing headquarters agreements with the UN. www.sadanews.ps · www.alaraby.co.uk · www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · www.elbalad.news · berita.rtm.gov.my
[● 2 SOURCES] The UN General Assembly vote against the U.S. decision included opposition from the United States, Israel, and Paraguay. www.elbalad.news · www.haksozhaber.net
[● 6 SOURCES] The UN General Assembly voted 152-3 to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to participate in the assembly virtually. alfajertv.com · berita.rtm.gov.my · www.elbalad.news · www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · www.haksozhaber.net · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The U.S. State Department is extending visa denials for Palestinian Authority and PLO officials. www.sadanews.ps · www.alaraby.co.uk · minanews.net · www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · katadata.co.id
[● 8 SOURCES] The European Union expressed regret over the United States' decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials for the second consecutive year. www.sadanews.ps · alfajertv.com · berita.rtm.gov.my · www.pbc.ps · www.elbalad.news · +3 more