Palestinians Urge US to Restore Abbas Visa Before UNGA
The office of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called on the United States to reverse its decision to revoke the leader’s visa just weeks before the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Washington’s move, announced Friday, also rescinded visas for 80 other Palestinian officials who were due to attend the high-level meetings next month. Abbas has regularly addressed the General Assembly and typically leads the Palestinian delegation. “We call upon the American administration to reverse its decision,” presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh told The Associated Press on Saturday, warning that the move “will only increase tension and escalation.” He added that Palestinian officials have been in constant contact with Arab and foreign countries since Friday and would continue diplomatic efforts. Abu Rudeineh also urged the international community to pressure the US administration, especially in light of a high-level conference […]