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Israel Blocks Arab League Secretary-General From Visiting Palestinian Authority Leader in Ramallah

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 9, 2026

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Israel blocked Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy from visiting Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah during Fahmy's first foreign trip. Israel cited security concerns for denying entry, while Fahmy condemned Israeli policies and vowed continued Arab League support for Palestinian statehood.

01Israel prevented Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy from visiting Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.
02The visit was part of Fahmy's first foreign trip to show Arab League solidarity with Palestinians.
03Israel denied Fahmy's plane permission to cross from Jordan to Ramallah citing security concerns.
04The Palestinian Authority informed the Arab League, and Fahmy expressed anger at the decision.
05Fahmy criticized Israeli restrictions and settlement expansion in the West Bank.
06Fahmy affirmed the Arab League's ongoing commitment to Palestinian statehood despite Israeli opposition.

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