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EU Urges US to Lift Visa Block on Palestinians

9/3/2025

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The EU calls on the US to reverse its visa block for Palestinian officials attending the UN General Assembly, citing international obligations.
Professor François Dubuisson highlights that this action breaches the UN headquarters agreement requiring visa issuance.
Palestine's observer status at the UN reinforces its right to participate.
Blocking Palestinian representatives challenges the UN's principle of inclusivity among member states.

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The EU calls on the US to reverse its visa block for Palestinian officials attending the UN General Assembly, citing international obligations.
Professor François Dubuisson highlights that this action breaches the UN headquarters agreement requiring visa issuance.
Palestine's observer status at the UN reinforces its right to participate.
Blocking Palestinian representatives challenges the UN's principle of inclusivity among member states.