The United States has barred Palestinian officials and diplomats from entering the country to participate in the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly in New York. According to reports, the State Department has moved to revoke all visas previously issued to members of the Palestinian delegation, including those held by senior figures such as Mahmoud Abbas.
A senior official from the State Department confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed the cancellation of visas granted to representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority. The decision, which applies to documents issued before the end of July, effectively prevents key Palestinian leaders from attending the high-level diplomatic gathering.
It has been noted that Mahmoud Abbas was expected to present a formal declaration at the United Nations regarding the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The U.S. move is seen as a significant diplomatic measure impacting Palestinian efforts to advance their statehood initiative on the international stage.
