US Visa Denial Palestine UNGA
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.Reported by 7 of 7 outlets; wording from The Hindu.
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In its statement, the department said that "as a consequence of their failure to reform, contrary to their commitments to the United States, and their ongoing activities that undermine the prospects for peace, the United States will extend sanctions that deny visas to PLO members and PA officials."
The move puts the United States at odds with numerous countries, including France, that recognised a Palestinian state at the United Nations in 2025.
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The Trump administration took the same step last year, forcing the Palestinian leader, a regular at the UN General Assembly, to address the body of global leadership by video.
The U.S. and Israel have objected to the PA's historical payments to families of imprisoned or slain Palestinians, including those who carried out attacks against Israelis.
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- 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.
- 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.”
Coverage 10 articles
19 Sep EU urges US to reconsider visa denial to Palestinian UN assembly delegation
ABC News (AU)
19 Sep EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting
Al Jazeera19 Sep EU urges US to reconsider visa denial to Palestinian delegation for UN meeting
The Straits Times
17 Sep Trump administration denies entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN general assembly
The Guardian
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17 Sep U.S. again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The Hindu
17 Sep US denies Palestine leader Abbas a visa to UN summit for second year running
Euronews
17 Sep US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year
Al Jazeera
17 Sep US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly
Al Jazeera17 Sep US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The Straits Times
17 Sep Trump administration again denies visas for Palestinian delegation to attend the UN General Assembly
Toronto Star
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