Event Brief
US denies Abbas visa to attend UNGA in New York
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 17, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Summary: The United States denied Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. US and Palestinian officials confirmed the denial, marking the second consecutive year Abbas was prevented from traveling to New York as the UN considers allowing him to participate remotely.
WHO: United States; Mahmoud Abbas
WHAT: The US denied Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 12:18 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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