Washingtonul refuză şi în 2026 să îi acorde viză preşedintelui Autorităţii Palestiniene pentru Adunarea Generală a ONU

The U.S. has denied a visa to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the UN General Assembly for the second consecutive year, citing a lack of reforms. The State Department announced that sanctions will continue against members of the PLO and Palestinian officials due to actions undermining peace prospects. Abbas was previously forced to address the assembly via video link last year. The U.S. accuses the Palestinian Authority of failing to meet peace commitments and attempting to bypass negotiations. This decision contrasts with the recognition of a Palestinian state by many countries, including France. Violence against Palestinians has escalated recently in the West Bank, with over 1,100 deaths reported since October 7, 2023.