SaralnamaThe US denied visas to Palestinian officials for the 80th UN General Assembly in New York this September. This move silences Palestinian voices at the global forum. The US claims it's for national security, accusing the Palestinian Authority of not condemning terrorism. However, the PA has consistently opposed violence. The decision comes as several Western countries plan to recognize Palestine at the UNGA. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu will attend despite an ICC arrest warrant. The US has also been silent on Israel's killing of Palestinian journalists. This visa denial continues the US policy of punishing Palestinians for both violence and non-violence. (Updated 1 Sep 2025, 18:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The US denied visas to Palestinian officials for the 80th UN General Assembly in New York this September
- This move silences Palestinian voices at the global forum
- The US claims it's for national security, accusing the Palestinian Authority of not condemning terrorism