The Palestinian Authority has condemned a decision by the United States to deny visas to its senior officials for the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York. The rejection, confirmed by a source familiar with the case, includes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who was scheduled to attend the session next week.
On Thursday, the Palestinian Authority issued a statement slamming the US move, describing the visa refusals as a significant obstacle to their participation in the international forum. The denial marks a continuation of diplomatic friction between Washington and the Palestinian leadership regarding high-level access to the United States.
The UN General Assembly typically convenes in New York in the fall, serving as a primary platform for world leaders to address global issues. For the Palestinian delegation, attendance is often viewed as a critical opportunity to rally international support and present their political positions to the global community.
While the source indicated that Abbas is among those affected, the broader scope of the visa denials suggests that multiple Palestinian Authority officials may be barred from entering the country for the event. This development underscores the ongoing complexities in US-Palestinian relations ahead of the assembly.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>
