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US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year

US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year
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The United States has refused to issue visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and senior Palestinian Authority officials to attend the UN General Assembly meetings in New York. The American decision marks the second consecutive year of such a refusal, reflecting ongoing tensions between Washington and the Palestinian Authority.

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US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year

The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and officials of the Palestinian Authority to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, for the second straight year.

Published On 17 Sep 2026

17 Sep 2026

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Tags:#السلطة الفلسطينية#الجمعية العامة للأمم المتحدة#محمود عباس#الولايات المتحدة#الشرق الأوسط#العلاقات الدولية
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