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Israel and US Block Palestinian Bid for UN General Assembly Presidency After Yearlong Diplomatic Effort

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First reported by N12 · Jun 28, 2026

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Israel and the US successfully pressured Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour to withdraw his candidacy for UN General Assembly president after a yearlong diplomatic effort, preventing a political advancement for the Palestinians at the UN.

01Israel and the US led a yearlong campaign to block Palestinian Riyad Mansour's UN General Assembly presidency bid.
02Mansour officially declared candidacy in March 2025 despite diplomatic pressures and alternative candidates.
03Washington warned the Palestinian Authority of sanctions and funding cuts if Mansour remained in the race.
04Mansour rejected a foreign minister position and continued his candidacy until February 2026 withdrawal.
05Mansour's later bid for vice president of the General Assembly was also blocked by US threats.
06Bangladesh's candidate won the presidency, denying Palestinians a political boost at the UN.

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