US Denies Entry Visas to Palestinian Leader Abbas Ahead of UN Assembly
The United States has reportedly refused to grant entry visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation for the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. This marks a repeat of last year's situation, when Abbas was eventually permitted to address the annual conference via video link.
A US diplomat previously stated that the Trump administration required the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority to be held accountable for failing to meet their commitments under the Oslo Accords and for "harming peace prospects." The UN "Headquarters Agreement" generally obligates the US to allow foreign diplomats access to UN headquarters in New York.
However, Washington maintains its right to deny entry visas based on security, terrorism, extremism, and foreign policy considerations. The report comes as Abbas recently announced elections after a 20-year hiatus, though he has reportedly retained an exit strategy. Additionally, the article references election results within the Fatah movement, involving figures like Barghouti and Zbeidi.
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