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Palestinians Demand Visa Restoration Ahead of U.N. Assembly

8/30/2025

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The Palestinian president's office requested the U.S. to restore visas for President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 officials before the U.N. General Assembly.
The visa revocation, based on national security, faced backlash from the EU and Arab nations.
The Palestinian Authority deemed the action a breach of U.S. commitments to the U.N.
The U.N. is seeking clarification from the State Department regarding the decision.

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Story summary

The Palestinian president's office requested the U.S. to restore visas for President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 officials before the U.N. General Assembly.
The visa revocation, based on national security, faced backlash from the EU and Arab nations.
The Palestinian Authority deemed the action a breach of U.S. commitments to the U.N.
The U.N. is seeking clarification from the State Department regarding the decision.