US Again Denies Visa to Palestinian Leader for UN Assembly

The United States has denied a visa to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the second consecutive year, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly in New York. The Trump administration also blocked visas for other Palestinian officials scheduled to attend the meeting. As a result, Abbas will again address the assembly virtually. The US has not publicly explained the decision, but critics say it prevents the Palestinian leader from presenting his case in person.