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United States urged to restore Palestinian president's visa for upcoming United Nations conferences

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' attendance at a UN conference discussing the establishment of a Palestinian state was cancelled after his visa was revoked on Friday.

US urged to restore Palestinian president's visa before upcoming UN sessions
US urged to restore Palestinian president's visa before upcoming UN sessions

United States urged to restore Palestinian president's visa for upcoming United Nations conferences

In a move that has sparked international criticism, the United States government has revoked the visa of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. This decision, made weeks before Abbas was scheduled to appear at the UN's main annual meeting, has raised concerns about the potential escalation of tensions.

The revocation of Abbas' visa is related to his scheduled appearance at the UN meeting, and it is also connected to an international conference about creating a Palestinian state. The high-level conference, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, is a significant event in the ongoing efforts for a two-state solution in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Scheduled for September 22, the conference aims to revive efforts for a two-state solution.

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the Palestinian presidential spokesman, has urged the American administration to reverse the decision. He has also reached out to Arab and foreign countries for help in this matter. His outreach is part of a larger effort to address the issue, and he has specifically requested help from nations directly concerned with the issue of Abbas' visa revocation.

The effort to put pressure on the Trump administration to reverse the decision is ongoing and around the clock. The European Union has asked the U.S. administration to reconsider the decision, adding to the growing international outcry. The government organizing the high-level conference on September 22 about reviving the two-state solution efforts in Israel and the Palestinian territories is the government of Liechtenstein.

The decision to revoke Abbas' visa has drawn broad criticism. Nabil Abu Rudeineh made this statement in Ramallah on Saturday, expressing his concern about the potential increase in tension and escalation that the revocation might cause. The revocation of Abbas' visa is expected to have significant implications for the ongoing peace efforts in the region.

As the international community watches closely, the fate of the high-level conference and the prospects for a two-state solution in Israel and the Palestinian territories remain uncertain. The revocation of Abbas' visa has cast a shadow over these efforts, but the international community continues to press for a resolution that will bring peace and stability to the region.

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