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Washington denies visa for President Abbas
The United States has refused, for the second consecutive year, to issue a visa for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to enter the United States and personally participate in the United Nations General Assembly meetings scheduled in New York next week. This decision comes as part of Washington's ongoing restriction of visas for Palestinian Authority and PLO officials, justified by claims that it is due to the failure to implement Palestinian reforms and for engaging in activities considered by the U.S. to hinder prospects for peace, including actions on the international stage and supporting families of individuals convicted of attacks against Israelis. Nevertheless, the U.S. embassy continues to permit PLO mission staff to work in New York. It is noted that Palestinians may be forced to participate remotely once again, as the United Nations is exploring the possibility of activating a mechanism that would allow Abbas to participate virtually, following last year's exceptional measure adopted for this purpose. This decision comes amid growing international tensions regarding recognition of the Palestinian state and increasing support from some countries for Palestinian rights, while the Palestinian Authority condemns and criticizes the U.S. policy, which focuses on accusations related to ongoing payments to families of individuals registered as suspects in attacks and promoting anti-peace images.
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