The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, preventing him from attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the second consecutive year. This decision was confirmed on September 17, 2026.
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US denies visa to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for UNGA attendance
The United States has denied visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, which will prevent him from attending the United Nations General Assembly for the second year in a row. This decision was made public on September 17, 2026.
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