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US Extends Visa Ban on Palestinian Officials

Updated 2026-09-17 04:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The US has extended a visa ban for Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, ahead of the UN General Assembly. This move is seen as part of ongoing tensions between the two nations.

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Al Jazeera

US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.

2026-09-17 03:44 UTC