Politics & Diplomacy
EU urges U.S. to lift visa ban on Palestinian UN delegation
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The European Union has pressed Washington to reverse its visa ban on Palestinian UN delegation members, according to Middle East Eye. The U.S. restriction has drawn sharp criticism from the EU and UN leadership, widening a diplomatic rift between American and European officials over Palestinian representation at the United Nations.
The ban prevents Palestinian Authority officials from entering the United States to participate in UN activities, complicating diplomatic efforts and raising concerns among international bodies about access to global forums.
