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US Denies Palestinian Delegation Visas, Sparks Relocation Talks

9/9/2025

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The US denied visas to the Palestinian delegation for the UN General Assembly, leading to calls for a conference relocation to Geneva.
This unprecedented ban affected President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 officials.
The US cited national security and the Palestinian Authority's need to renounce terrorism as reasons for the refusal.
Belgium also faces restrictions on issuing diplomatic passports for Palestinian officials.
Abbas plans to address the assembly and meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss leadership reforms.

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The US denied visas to the Palestinian delegation for the UN General Assembly, leading to calls for a conference relocation to Geneva.
This unprecedented ban affected President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 officials.
The US cited national security and the Palestinian Authority's need to renounce terrorism as reasons for the refusal.
Belgium also faces restrictions on issuing diplomatic passports for Palestinian officials.
Abbas plans to address the assembly and meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss leadership reforms.