Palestinian leader Abbas expected to deliver UN address by videoconference

Mahmoud Abbas reportedly denied a U.S. visa and set to address UN by video

Mahmoud Abbas’s application for a U.S. visa to attend next week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York was reportedly rejected. Some Palestinian officials’ applications were also rejected, while Abbas is expected to address the meeting by videoconference.

Scraper SystemSeptember 17, 2026, 11:36 AMUpdated: September 18, 2026, 12:11 PM

Mahmoud Abbas reportedly denied a U.S. visa and set to address UN by video

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was reportedly unable to obtain a U.S. visa to attend next week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York. Abbas is expected to participate in the meeting by videoconference.

The Times of Israel reported the development, citing a U.S. official and a Palestinian official. The report said that visa applications from some Palestinian officials expected to travel to the United States for the General Assembly were also rejected.

Visa denial cited Section 212(a)(3)(B)

A Palestinian official said their visa application was rejected under Section 212(a)(3)(B) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, which bars visas for individuals linked to terrorist activities or terrorist organizations.

The U.S. State Department also announced that visa restrictions on Palestinian Authority officials would be extended. The department cited a lack of reforms, actions contrary to commitments made to the United States and the continuation of activities that undermine hopes for peace among the reasons for the decision.

Abbas addressed the General Assembly by video message last year

Because the U.S. administration did not issue him a visa, Abbas could not attend last year’s United Nations General Assembly and delivered his address by video message. Abbas is also expected to deliver this year’s General Assembly address by videoconference.

Source: Anadolu Ajansı

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