The US government does not want any Palestinian to speak
Summary
The United States has decided not to grant visas to Palestinian officials who planned to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. This decision is justified by the U.S. citing "national security interests." The move comes at a time when several Western countries are considering recognizing Palestinian statehood at the UNGA.Key Facts
- The U.S. has denied visas to Palestinian officials for the UNGA in New York.
- The U.S. Department of State cited "national security interests" as the reason.
- This is not the first time the U.S. has denied visas to Palestinian leaders.
- The decision coincides with potential recognition of Palestinian statehood by other Western countries at the UN.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is still welcomed to the U.S. despite an ICC arrest warrant.
- The U.S. decision was made shortly after Israel bombed a hospital in Gaza, killing 22 people including journalists.
- The U.S. has previously not condemned attacks on Palestinian journalists.
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