US to Deny Mahmoud Abbas Entry to UN General Assembly Despite Erdogan's Mediation Efforts

The Trump administration plans to prevent Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and his senior officials from obtaining entry visas to New York for this year's United Nations General Assembly, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. This move comes despite mediation attempts by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Abbas is still expected to deliver a speech at the UN assembly.

In response, Abbas condemned the decision as a violation of international law and UN protocols, emphasizing that the Palestinian Authority holds observer status at the UN. He called on the US administration to reconsider and revoke the decision. Abbas reiterated the Palestinian leadership's commitment to international law, UN resolutions, and all peace obligations, as outlined in a letter he sent to world leaders, including President Trump.

This development adds tension to the already strained relations between the Palestinian leadership and the US government under Trump, highlighting ongoing diplomatic challenges ahead of the UN gathering.