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Politics● ElevatedSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 6:41 AM

US extends visa denial for Palestinian officials ahead of UNGA

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en] · Middle East

The US State Department extended its visa sanctions on Palestinian officials, ahead of the UN General Assembly. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will likely submit a video statement for the gathering.

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