Event Brief
US denies Abbas visas for UN General Assembly
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM ET
Summary: The Palestinian Authority criticized a US decision to refuse visas for its officials to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, including President Mahmoud Abbas. A source familiar with the case said Abbas was among those affected.
WHO: Palestinian Authority; US (visa authorities)
WHAT: The US refused visas for Palestinian officials, including Mahmoud Abbas, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: New York, USA
WHY: The visa refusal prevented Palestinian officials from attending the UN General Assembly next week.
Sources (11):
ARY News,
Africa News,
Al Jazeera,
Daily Maverick,
Deutsche Welle,
France 24,
Jerusalem Post,
Middle East Eye,
Straits Times,
The Hindu,
Washington Post
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