US threatens to revoke the Palestinian UN ambassador's visa
The U.S. is threatening to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations unless their ambassador withdraws his candidacy for a vice president position. A State Department cable indicates that the ambassador's history of accusations against Israel is a concern for U.S. officials. This threat is unprecedented and has drawn criticism from former diplomats who argue it could be counterproductive to diplomatic relations.
- ▪The U.S. has threatened to revoke Palestinian diplomats' visas unless they withdraw their bid for a vice president role at the U.N.
- ▪The State Department cable cites the ambassador's history of accusing Israel of genocide as a reason for the threat.
- ▪Former U.S. diplomats have criticized the visa threat as counterproductive to diplomatic efforts.
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Middle East US threatens to revoke the Palestinian UN ambassador's visa May 20, 20262:58 PM ET Daniel Estrin Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour pats his heart during the Kuwait Crown Prince's address at the High-Level Security Council meeting on Palestinians and Israel during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 23, 2025 Angelina Katsanis/AP hide caption toggle caption Angelina Katsanis/AP TEL AVIV — The U.S. is threatening to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations unless the Palestinian ambassador to the U.N. withdraws his run for vice president of the General Assembly. A U.S. State Department cable issued Tuesday and obtained by NPR instructs U.S.
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