US blocks Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials from United Nations’ annual meeting in New York | World News

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 officials have been denied access to the UN General Assembly in September due to revoked US visas, a move criticized by the Palestinian Authority as a violation of US commitments. This decision coincides with the UK recognizing Palestine as a state, pending conditions from Israel, and the US State Department emphasizes accountability from Palestinian groups for peace efforts.

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