Trump Administration Again Denies Visas for Palestinian Delegation to Attend the UN General Assembly
- On Wednesday, The State Department extended visa sanctions on Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority officials, preventing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Washington cited failures to meet commitments under the PLO Commitments Compliance Act and Middle East Peace Commitments Act, specifically noting Palestinian efforts at international courts and continued payments to families of terrorists.
- This marks the second consecutive year of visa denials for Abbas; member states previously adopted a resolution allowing remote participation by 145 votes to five, though that measure does not automatically carry over into the 81st session.
- United Nations Danny Danon welcomed The United States' position, criticizing Abbas by stating, "Abu Mazen cannot continue paying terrorists... and then be surprised when doors are closed to him," using the president's Arabic nickname.
- The General Assembly is expected to vote on a new measure determining if Abbas may again participate remotely, while The State Department maintains an existing visa waiver for personnel assigned to the PLO Observer Mission.
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The US has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York for the second year in a row, two Palestinian sources have told the BBC. The decision comes after Washington announced the extension of visa sanctions on Palestinian officials, accusing the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization of failing to meet their commitments to the peace process. The US has also accused these…
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