AFP on the 17th, citing sources, reported Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was denied a US entry visa to attend the UN General Assembly. The Times of Israel, citing Palestinian and US officials, said Abbas’s office received the refusal and that dozens of Palestinian officials due to travel with him were also denied visas. This is the second consecutive year the US has refused Abbas a visa.

2026-09-17

AFP on the 17th, citing sources, reported Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was denied a US entry visa to attend the UN General Assembly. The Times of Israel, citing Palestinian and US officials, said Abbas’s office received the refusal and that dozens of Palestinian officials due to travel with him were also denied visas. This is the second consecutive year the US has refused Abbas a visa.