US Visa Denial Palestine UNGA

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1. 17 Sep

   The Palestinian Authority on Thursday (September 17, 2026) slammed a decision by the United States to refuse visas for its officials to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a move which includes president Mahmoud Abbas according to a source familiar with the case.

   7 outlets · The Hindu
2. 19 Sep

   “In light of its existing headquarters agreements with the UN and its obligations as host state, we urge the United States for this decision to be reconsidered.”

   3 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 10 articles

• 19 Sep EU urges US to reconsider visa denial to Palestinian UN assembly delegationThe European Union is calling on the United States to reverse its decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, for the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. This follows a similar move made by the Trump administration last year. The US State Department cites opposition to Palestinian actions like payments to families of prisoners and their involvement with international…ABC News (AU)
• 19 Sep EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meetingThe European Union has expressed regret over the United States denying visas for Palestinian Authority officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the second consecutive year, urging the US to reconsider its decision. The EU's statement came after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also voiced concerns about the impact on Palestine’s ability to participate fully in UNGA proceedings. The US…Al Jazeera
• 19 Sep EU urges US to reconsider visa denial to Palestinian delegation for UN meetingOn September 18, the European Union expressed disappointment over the U.S.'s refusal to grant visas for Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. This is the second consecutive year that Washington has denied these visas, and the EU called on the United States to reconsider its stance, citing its obligations as host state of the UN assembly. The decision…The Straits Times
• 17 Sep Trump administration denies entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN general assemblyThe US State Department announced it would deny entry visas to Palestinian officials for the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York, citing failure to meet commitments and actions undermining peace efforts. The move affects individuals including Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority, marking the second consecutive year such restrictions have been implemented under the Trump…The Guardian
• 17 Sep U.S. again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assemblyThe U.S. has denied visas to Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, for the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting in New York. The State Department cited the PA's failure to reform and activities that undermine peace efforts as reasons for the denial, following a similar move by the Trump administration last year. In response, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry called the decision unjustified and…The Hindu
• 17 Sep US denies Palestine leader Abbas a visa to UN summit for second year runningThe US State Department has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend this year’s UN General Assembly in New York, marking the second consecutive year of such a denial. Alongside Abbas, dozens of other Palestinian officials were also blocked from traveling by similar denials. The United States cites failure to meet commitments toward peace with Israel and ongoing activities that undermine peace…Euronews
• 17 Sep US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second yearThe United States has denied visa requests to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other Palestinian Authority officials, preventing them from attending the UN General Assembly in New York for a second consecutive year. This marks continued restrictions on Palestinian participation in international diplomatic events hosted by the U.S.Al Jazeera
• 17 Sep US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General AssemblyThe United States Department of State has extended visa sanctions on officials from the Palestinian Authority and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization, preventing them from traveling to New York for the UN General Assembly. This includes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who will be unable to deliver his address this year as well. The US cites non-compliance with reforms and actions undermining peace…Al Jazeera
• 17 Sep US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assemblyThe United States has once again denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. This decision follows previous denials by the Trump administration and is based on claims that Palestine has failed to meet commitments related to peace reforms, according to a statement from the State Department released on September 16. The US also cites actions by the Palestinian…The Straits Times
• 17 Sep Trump administration again denies visas for Palestinian delegation to attend the UN General AssemblyThe Trump administration has once again denied visas to a high-level Palestinian delegation, preventing them from attending the UN General Assembly. This is the second consecutive year this has occurred. The State Department cited the Palestinians' failure to uphold commitments towards achieving peace with Israel as the reason for denying entry.Toronto Star

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