EU urges US to reconsider visa restrictions on Palestinian delegation

The bloc said the restrictions conflict with Washington’s obligations as host of the United Nations.

Published: Sep 19, 2026, 09:42 AMUpdated: Sep 19, 2026, 09:42 AM
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EU urges US to reconsider visa restrictions on Palestinian delegation
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The EU urged the United States to reconsider its renewed visa restrictions on Palestinian officials ahead of the UN General Assembly session.

The European Union expressed regret over the United States’ decision to extend visa restrictions on members of the Palestinian delegation for a second consecutive year, ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York. The EU called on Washington to reconsider the decision in light of its obligations as the UN host country.