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U.S. to Deny and Revoke Visas for Palestinian Delegates Before U.N. General Assembly

Washington frames the step as enforcement of U.S. law that conditions cooperation on changes by the OLP and Palestinian Authority.

EEUU niega o revoca visados a diplomáticos palestinos antes de la Asamblea General de la ONU
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Revoca EU visas a líderes palestinos antes de Asamblea General de la ONU

Overview

  • The State Department announced it will deny or cancel visas for members of the OLP and Palestinian Authority who planned to attend the late‑September U.N. General Assembly.
  • A State Department spokesperson said the Palestinian permanent mission to the U.N. is exempt under the U.N. headquarters agreement, with no clarification on President Mahmud Abás’s status.
  • Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour said he had just received the notice and is evaluating how it will affect the delegation, adding that Abás intends to attend and speak.
  • U.S. officials said the OLP and PA can only be partners for peace if they repudiate terrorism, halt perceived use of the ICC and ICJ, and forgo unilateral state‑recognition efforts.
  • The move comes as some governments were expected to consider recognizing Palestine during the General Assembly session, according to reporting and Palestinian officials.