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Israel and US Block Palestinian Bid for UN General Assembly Presidency
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israel and the US jointly blocked Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour's bid for UN General Assembly President after over a year of diplomatic pressure, culminating in his withdrawal in February 2026. The presidency was won by Bangladesh's candidate, marking a diplomatic win for Israel and the US in limiting Palestinian influence at the UN.
- 01Israel and the US prevented Palestinian Riyad Mansour from becoming UN General Assembly President.
- 02Mansour began his candidacy in March 2025, aiming to boost Palestinian international status.
- 03Israel pushed alternative candidates from Cyprus and Bangladesh to challenge Mansour.
- 04The US pressured the Palestinian Authority with threats of sanctions and budget cuts.
- 05Mansour withdrew from the race in February 2026 after sustained diplomatic pressure.
- 06Bangladesh's Mohammad Tawhid Hussain won the presidency, blocking Palestinian advancement.
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