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US Denies Entry Visa to Palestinian President Abbas for UN Speech

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Kan News · 1 hour ago

What happened

The United States has denied Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa for the second consecutive year, forcing him to address the UN General Assembly virtually. The decision, citing security provisions, reflects ongoing strained relations between Washington and the PA, with Abbas scheduled to speak on September 24.

  • 01US denies entry visa to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for UN General Assembly.
  • 02Abbas will address the UN virtually for the second year due to the visa rejection.
  • 03The US State Department cited security provisions for the visa denial.
  • 04The decision reflects ongoing strained US-Palestinian Authority relations.
  • 05Palestinian officials express concern over US policy potentially strengthening Hamas.

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In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuJared KushnerMike Huckabee
OrganizationsUS State Department, Palestinian Authority, United Nations General Assembly, Hamas, US Embassy
PlacesUnited States, New York City, West Bank, Gaza, Turmus Ayya, Egypt, Jerusalem

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

The Times of IsraelCenter · English1 hour ago
US Denies Entry Visa to Palestinian President Abbas for UN Speech
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
US Denies Entry Visas to Palestinian Leader Abbas Ahead of UN Assembly
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
US Denies Entry Visas to Palestinian Leader Abbas Ahead of UN Assembly

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