Palestinian Authority urges US to reinstate Abbas’s visa before UNGA
Summary
The Palestinian Authority has asked the United States to reverse its decision to revoke the visas of its President Mahmoud Abbas and other officials before the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York. The U.S. has denied these visas, citing the Palestinian Authority's actions, and many countries are urging the U.S. to reconsider.Key Facts
- The U.S. revoked visas for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials.
- Mahmoud Abbas planned to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- The Palestinian Authority expressed surprise at the U.S. decision and called for its reversal.
- The decision to revoke visas relates to the Palestinian Authority's actions concerning Israel.
- France and Saudi Arabia are set to host a conference on Palestinian statehood on September 22.
- The U.S. claims the Palestinian Authority is not complying with peace commitments.
- The European Union has urged the U.S. to reconsider its decision on visa denials.
- The U.S. is supposed to grant visas to UN representatives, as it hosts the UN headquarters.
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