US EditionUS announces it is ‘denying and revoking visas’ for Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting next month.
- The Palestinian Authority denounced the visa revocation as a violation of the U.N. Headquarters Agreement, expressing deep regret over the decision.
- The State Department stated that the revocation is in accordance with U.S. law to hold the Palestine Liberation Organization accountable for not complying with peace commitments.
- Palestinian officials plan to consult other nations for diplomatic actions and convey that the U.S. decision contradicts international law.
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Palestinian president's office urges US to reinstate his visa ahead of key UN meetings
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