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U.S. Blocks Abbas from U.N. Visit as Allies Move Toward Recognising Palestinian Statehood
30
Aug

U.S. Blocks Abbas from U.N. Visit as Allies Move Toward Recognising Palestinian Statehood

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The United States has announced that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will not be permitted to enter the country next month to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where multiple allied nations are expected to endorse recognition of a Palestinian state. According to a State Department official, the decision will impact Abbas […]

U.S. Revokes Visas for Palestinian Officials Ahead of UN Gathering, Says State Department
29
Aug

U.S. Revokes Visas for Palestinian Officials Ahead of UN Gathering, Says State Department

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The United States is revoking or denying visas for certain members of the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organisation just weeks before the United Nations General Assembly convenes in September, according to a statement issued by the State Department on Friday. The department did not disclose the names of those affected, and it remains […]