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US extends visa denial for Palestinian officials ahead of UNGA

The US State Department extended its visa sanctions on Palestinian officials, ahead of the UN General Assembly. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will likely submit a video statement for the gathering. Grouped from 4 articles across 3 sources.

4 reports3 sourcesSep 17, 2026, 6:41 AM
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DWSep 17, 2026, 6:41 AM

US extends visa denial for Palestinian officials ahead of UNGA

The US State Department extended its visa sanctions on Palestinian officials, ahead of the UN General Assembly. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will likely submit a video statement for the gathering.

Al JazeeraSep 17, 2026, 4:35 AM

US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year

The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Al JazeeraSep 17, 2026, 3:44 AM

US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.

The Straits TimesSep 17, 2026, 2:32 AM

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly

The US took the same step in 2025, forcing the Palestinian leader to address the UN by video.

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