US Again Denies Palestinian Leader Abbas Visa to Attend UN Assembly
The State Department said Palestinians failed to meet peace commitments and continued legal action against Israel, extending visa sanctions for PLO and PA officials.
- 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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Washington argues that there is no reform and blames the Palestinian Authority for "missing its commitments to peace in the Middle East" to explain the refusal to grant a visa to its leaders to attend the UN General Assembly.
Washington invokes the lack of promised reforms and "persistent activities" which, according to the State Department, undermine the prospects for peace.
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Trump administration again denies visas for Palestinian delegation to
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has denied visas for a high-level Palestinian delegation to attend an annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations for the second year in a row. The State Department said
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