The U.S. has barred Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas from attending next month’s UN General Assembly in New York, sparking global backlash as key allies prepare to recognize Palestine as a state. 🚫🇺🇸
Washington revoked visas for Abbas and 80+ Palestinian officials linked to the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority, citing security and foreign policy concerns. The move stunned Abbas’ office, which called it a breach of the UN’s 1947 headquarters agreement requiring U.S. access for diplomats.
Abbas had planned to rally support at the UN, where Britain, France, Australia, and Canada are set to formally recognize Palestinian statehood. 🌍🤝 The EU and Arab-Islamic leaders urged the U.S. to reverse its decision, calling it a setback for diplomacy.
Over 140 UN members already recognize Palestine, which holds observer status. Will this visa clash derail momentum for statehood? Stay tuned. 🔍
