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US again denies Palestinian leader visa for UN General Assembly

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What happened

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:03:25 UTC.

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