The president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, in September 2020. AFP Photo
The announcement is part of efforts to undermine the viability of the State of Palestine. In a brief, vague statement on Friday, the U.S. State Department said it would deny and revoke visas from members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) who were scheduled to travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, set for Sept. 9–23.The decision is striking, as PA President Mahmoud Abbas — among the 80 Palestinians affected — was expected to deliver an anticipated speech at the U.N. headquarters. The event is also set to mark recognition of the Palestinian state by several Western countries, including France, potentially followed by Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada, in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Missed this commentary from our editor-in-chief...
The announcement is part of efforts to undermine the viability of the State of Palestine. In a brief, vague statement on Friday, the U.S. State Department said it would deny and revoke visas from members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) who were scheduled to travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, set for Sept. 9–23.The decision is striking, as PA President Mahmoud Abbas — among the 80 Palestinians affected — was expected to deliver an anticipated speech at the U.N. headquarters. The event is also set to mark recognition of the Palestinian state by several Western countries, including France, potentially followed by Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada, in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Missed this commentary from our...
