US Denies Entry to Palestinian Leader Abbas for UN General Assembly
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The United States has denied entry visas to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation for the UN General Assembly, marking the second year in a row. The U.S. cited Palestinian efforts to internationalize the conflict and support for terrorism as reasons for the decision.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- US denies entry visas to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas for UN General Assembly.
- This is the second consecutive year Abbas has been blocked from attending.
- US cites Palestinian efforts to internationalize the conflict as reason.
- Palestinian Authority and PLO officials face extended visa sanctions.
- Abbas will participate remotely via video conference.
The United States has refused to grant entry visas to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, and his delegation, preventing their physical attendance at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York. This marks the second consecutive year Washington has blocked Abbas from attending the assembly in person.
According to Al Arabiya, the U.S. State Department announced it would extend visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) officials in anticipation of the General Assembly. This policy continues the stance from the previous year, when the Palestinian leadership was also unable to travel to New York due to a U.S. refusal.
Reuters reported that the State Department cited the Palestinian Authority and PLO's efforts to "internationalize the conflict" as a reason for the decision. These efforts reportedly include actions through the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. The U.S. also accused the Palestinian organizations of attempting to unilaterally advance recognition of a Palestinian state and of "supporting terrorists."
Abbas and his delegation are expected to participate in the General Assembly remotely via video conference instead of attending in person.
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