US Denies Visa to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for UN General Assembly
Summary
The United States has denied a visa to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, preventing him from attending next week’s UN General Assembly in New York. The move comes as France and other countries prepare to recognize a Palestinian state amid rising violence in the occupied Palestinian territories and Gaza.
Key Points
- The US State Department said it will not grant visas to members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority officials.
- Mahmoud Abbas has been denied a visa, echoing a similar decision by the Trump administration last year.
- The decision comes as France and other countries move toward recognizing a Palestinian state.
- The article also cites continued heavy casualties in the West Bank and Gaza since October 7, 2023.
