US denies visa to Palestinian President Abbas for UNGA
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- The Guardian Worldseen 20 Sept, 02:38headline rewritten
Trump administration denies entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN general assemblyTrump administration again denies entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN general assembly
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Thu, 17 September 2026
39 reports- Le Figaro (France)00:25first to report
Washington invoque l’absence de réformes promises et des «activités persistantes» qui, selon le département d’État, compromettent les perspectives de paix.
- Le Monde (France)02:00
Washington argue de l’absence de réformes et reproche à l’Autorité palestinienne d’avoir « manqué à ses engagements en faveur de la paix au Moyen-Orient » pour expliquer le refus d’octroyer un visa à ses dirigeants afin d’assister à l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies.
- Times of India02:51
In a significant move, US officials have broadened visa restrictions impacting leaders of the Palestinian Authority, including President Mahmoud Abbas, who is now barred from attending the UN General Assembly. This action springs from US concerns regarding actions at odds with commitments to American laws, particularly in light of the Palestinian push for statehood recognition through international channels, which has faced consistent US opposition.
- NYT World03:10
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.
- Al Jazeera English03:44
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.
- Die Zeit (Germany)03:46
Die US-Regierung verlängert Sanktionen gegen Palästinenserpräsident Mahmud Abbas und andere Delegierte. Sie würden den Friedensprozess im Nahen Osten behindern, heißt es.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:55
State Department says PLO, PA failed to meet their commitments, citing actions to 'internationalize the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict' including through ICC and ICJ
- Al Jazeera English04:35
The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)05:10
Stany Zjednoczone po raz drugi z rzędu odmówiły wizy Mahmudowi Abbasowi. Prezydent Autonomii Palestyńskiej nie przyjedzie do Nowego Jorku na sesję Zgromadzenia Ogólnego ONZ - donosi "Times of Israel".
- iDNES (Czechia)06:34
Spojené státy znovu odmítly udělit vízum prezidentovi Palestinské samosprávy Mahmúdu Abbásovi. Příští týden se proto nebude moci osobně zúčastnit Valného shromáždění OSN v New Yorku. Americká vláda mu vízum odmítla už podruhé za sebou.
- DW Top Stories06:41
The US State Department extended its visa sanctions on Palestinian officials, ahead of the UN General Assembly. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will likely submit a video statement for the gathering.
- Le Monde English07:30
The US justified the decision to deny Mahmoud Abbas and other Palestinian leaders visas to attend a UN General Assembly by accusing the Palestinian Authority of 'ongoing activities that undermine the prospects for peace.'
- RMF24 (Poland)07:31
USA znowu mówią „nie”. Przywódca bez wizy na szczyt ONZ
- themedialine.org08:16
The US State Department has restricted visas for […]
- Euronews09:43
The Palestinian Authority has condemned a US decision to deny visas to President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of officials ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, marking the second consecutive year Washington has blocked his attendance.
- tportal (Croatia)11:18
SAD je odbio izdati vizu palestinskom predsjedniku Mahmudu Abasu za sudjelovanje na Općoj skupštini UN-a u New Yorku sljedećeg tjedna, nakon što je isto učinjeno i prošle godine, izjavio je u četvrtak palestinski dužnosnik upoznat sa slučajem
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- Nacional (Croatia)17 Sept, 14:47their copy
- Novinky (Czechia)11:30
Spojené státy druhý rok v řadě zamítly žádost prezidenta Palestinské národní správy Mahmúda Abbáse o vízum. Ten se tak příští týden opět nebude moci zúčastnit Valného shromáždění OSN v New Yorku. S odkazem na nejmenovaného palestinského představitele o tom informuje agentura Reuters.
- naharnet.com13:15
The Palestinian Authority on Thursday slammed a decision by the United States to refuse visas for its officials to attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York next week, a move which includes President Mahmoud Abbas. In a statement, the...
- The Guardian World13:36edited after publishing
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Trump administration denies entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN general assemblyFor the second year in a row, the administration has barred the Palestinian delegation from US travel for the forum The US state department said on Wednesday that it had again denied entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead next week’s United Nations general assembly gathering in New York . The state department said in a statement the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) had “failed to live up to their commitments”, accusing the groups of “taking actions...
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:24
AMERIČKA administracija drugu godinu zaredom odbila je izdati vize palestinskom izaslanstvu za Opću skupštinu UN-a, uključujući predsjednika Abbasa, navodeći da nisu ispunili svoje obveze.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:44
Trump administration denies Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visa needed to attend UN General Assembly for 2nd consecutive year
- The Hill18:07
The Trump administration on Wednesday denied visas to the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority's (PA) delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York for the second time in more than a year. The State Department accused the PLO and the PA of failing their commitments as established in the PLO...
- news4jax.com18:38
The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials to attend next week’s U.N. General Assembly high-level session in New York despite the two countries being at war.
- El Mundo (Spain)18:53
Los representantes iraníes estarán sujetos a restricciones durante su estancia en la ciudad neoyorquina Leer
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:13
Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls restrictions 'unjustified,' urges Washington to reconsider decision, resume direct dialogue
- westernadvocate.com.au19:15
An Iranian delegation will be allowed to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week,...
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- crookwellgazette.com.au17 Sept, 19:15their copy
- cyprus-mail.com20:11
The Trump administration will allow top Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday, even as Washington and Tehran remain at war and continue intermittent talks aimed at ending the conflict. A State Department spokesperson said a "core…
- BBC News World20:44
The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
- N1 Info (Croatia)20:48
Opća skupština Ujedinjenih naroda izglasala je u četvrtak odluku kojom se palestinskom predsjedniku Mahmudu Abasu dopušta da se sljedećeg tjedna obra
- Le Monde (France)20:48
Cette décision, attendue malgré les circonstances, contraste avec le refus des Etats-Unis d’accorder un visa au président de l’Autorité palestinienne, Mahmoud Abbas, qui a dénoncé, jeudi, une « mesure injustifiée ».
- Al Jazeera English21:20
Iran's delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases.
- Index.hr (Croatia)21:24
UNATOČ sedmomjesečnom ratu, SAD je odobrio vize iranskom izaslanstvu za sudjelovanje na Općoj skupštini UN-a u New Yorku. Delegacija, koja uključuje predsjednika, suočit će se s ograničenjima.
- The Hill21:26
The Trump administration will allow a “core delegation” of Iranian leadership to attend the high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York City, a State Department spokesperson said Thursday, even as the U.S. and Iran remain at war and negotiations have stalled. The State Department is granting visas for the...
- Channel News Asia21:47
The US will allow Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:45
Resolution passes overwhelmingly with 152 votes in favor, 4 abstentions, 3 against, including US, Israel, Paraguay
- iDNES (Czechia)22:54
Americké ministerstvo zahraničí ve čtvrtek oznámilo, že umožní íránské delegaci účast na zasedání Valného shromáždění OSN, které se uskuteční příští týden v New Yorku. Delegace však bude menší než loni a budou pro ni platit cestovní omezení i zákaz nákupu luxusního a dalšího zboží.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:33
Palestinian Foreign Ministry says 152 countries backed resolution urging US to reverse decision barring delegation from attending 81st session in person
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:33
Palestinian Foreign Ministry says 152 countries backed resolution urging US to reverse decision barring delegation from attending 81st session in person
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:38
'Core delegation from Iranian regime will be able to attend UN General Assembly,' says State Department spokesperson
Fri, 18 September 2026
5 reports- prokerala.com02:20
India has voted for a General Assembly resolution to allow Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas to address the high-level meeting next week through a vid....
- South China Morning Post04:11
The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials, including the president and foreign minister, to attend next week’s UN General Assembly high-level meeting in New York even as the two countries are locked in a stalemated war. The State Department said Thursday that it had approved visas for Iran’s “core delegation”, along with essential staffers to participate in the UN meetings. The core delegation includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas...
- middleeasteye.net10:30
- NYT World14:50
The officials will be subject to restrictions while in New York for next week’s U.N. General Assembly, according to the State Department.
- english.news.cn23:45
UN chief regrets U.S. denial of visas to Palestinian officials-
Sat, 19 September 2026
7 reports- France Info (France)08:13
En réponse à cette interdiction, les pays membres des Nations unies ont voté une résolution pour que Mahmoud Abbas, le président de l'Autorité palestinienne, puisse s'exprimer par message vidéo.
- Al Jazeera English09:05
The United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.
- Le Monde (France)09:19
Seuls des représentants de la mission palestinienne aux Nations unies pourront participer à l’événement annuel, à partir de mardi.
- Le Monde English10:35
The US State Department said this week it was refusing to grant visas to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and other members of his delegation ahead of next week's meeting in New York.
- middleeasteye.net10:48
Diplomatic rift deepens as the US extends its visa ban on PA officials, drawing sharp criticism from the EU and UN leadership over glaring double standards
- ABC News (Australia)13:37
The Trump administration also denied visas for the Palestinian delegation last year, forcing leader Mahmoud Abbas to address the body of global leadership by video.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:03
EU foreign policy service cites US obligations as host of UN headquarters
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories05:05
World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine Reuters U.N. General Assembly Traffic and Street Closures: What New Yorkers Need to Know The New York Times U.N. General Assembly Season Should Be ‘World’s Fair,’ Not A Gridlock Grind Streetsblog New York City Why the UN General Assembly still matters UN News UNGA lingo: A guide to UN General Assembly meeting acronyms, buzzwords and more AP News
Mon, 21 September 2026
4 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)13:50
Einigen Mitgliedern der Delegation von Irans Präsidenten wurde zur UN-Generaldebatte die Einreise verwehrt. Der Iran spricht von einem »beispiellosen feindlichen Akt«.
- Polsat News (Poland)14:11
Prezydent Iranu Masud Pezeszkian poleci do Nowego Jorku na Zgromadzenie Ogólne ONZ. Jak wynika z planów, ma on w środę wygłosić przemówienie przed Zgromadzeniem Ogólnym. Irańskie media poinformowały, że USA odmówiły wydania wiz części członków delegacji towarzyszącej prezydentowi.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:55
Palestinian delegation denied visas to attend 81st UN General Assembly session in New York
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:40
Masoud Pezeshkian to meet leaders attending 81st session of UN General Assembly in New York, says director general of public relations
Tue, 22 September 2026
4 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:29
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received at John F. Kennedy International Airport
- DW Top Stories08:55
At the UN General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged nations to support the two-state solution. He stated that his people seek a democratic Palestinian state that can coexist with Israel. DW has more.
- Al Jazeera English12:51
Iran president heads to UNGA, vows to highlight US 'oppression'
- israelnationalnews.com16:03
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has requested US security protection during the UN General Assembly, with the State Department agreeing to provide Diplomatic Security Service personnel after a threat assessment.
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:17
Announcement comes after US President Donald Trump urged countries to withdraw from court in address earlier Tuesday
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:05
US denied President Mahmoud Abbas visa to attend UN meetings, participated via recorded speech
Thu, 24 September 2026
9 reports- Le Monde (France)14:25
Le président de l’Autorité palestinienne s’exprimait dans une vidéo pré-enregistrée devant l’Assemblée générale de l’ONU, faute de visa, ce qu’il considère comme « des mesures punitives sans fondement légal ».
- Times of India14:36
- tportal (Croatia)16:00
Palestinski predsjednik Mahmoud Abbas obratio se Općoj skupštini UN-a unaprijed snimljenom videoporukom jer mu Sjedinjene Države drugu godinu zaredom nisu odobrile vizu za dolazak u New York. Odluku je nazvao nezakonitom kaznenom mjerom
- ABC (Spain)16:32
El presidente de la Autoridad Palestina, Mahmud Abás, se ha dirigido este jueves por videoconferencia a la Asamblea General de la ONU debido a las restricciones de Estados Unidos, y ha denunciado el «plan colonial maligno» que Israel ejecuta con la connivencia de la comunidad internacional. «¿A qué están esperando para proteger al pueblo palestino?» , se ha preguntado.Abás ha comenzado su intervención lamentando que por segundo año consecutivo Washington haya impedido la presencia de la...
- Al Jazeera English16:35
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas questioned how long the world would “remain silent” on Israel's actions.
- Libération (France)17:47
De nouveau privé de visa par l’administration américaine, le président de l’Autorité palestinienne s’est exprimé en vidéo jeudi 24 septembre devant l’Assemblée générale de l’ONU. Il a dénoncé la stratégie militaire israélienne et s’est inquiété de l’enlisement du processus de paix.
- ABC News (Australia)18:27
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas calls on the US to stop blocking him from attending the UN, in a video-message beamed into the annual summit a day after Iran's president was allowed to address it in person.
- Le Figaro (France)18:29
À la tribune de l’ONU, le président de l’Autorité palestinienne a appelé le Conseil de sécurité à «intervenir de manière urgente et responsable».
- PBS NewsHour19:43
Abbas made the prerecorded remarks from his office in Ramallah after the United States denied him and other top Palestinian officials visas to attend the gathering for the second year in a row.