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US Denies Entry Visa to Palestinian President Abbas for UN Address
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The United States has denied entry visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and other officials for the UN General Assembly, forcing Abbas to address the body virtually for the second year. The PA condemned the decision, while the US cited violations of legislation and ongoing activities undermining peace prospects.
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- US denied entry visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and PA officials for UN General Assembly.
- Abbas will address the UN virtually for the second consecutive year due to the visa rejection.
- The US cited PA's alleged violations of legislation and undermining peace efforts as reasons for the ban.
- The Palestinian Authority condemned the decision as unjustified and counterproductive to peace.
- The US will continue visa sanctions on PLO and PA officials but maintain a waiver for the UN mission.
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