The Trump administration intends to prevent Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas from reaching the UN General Assembly in New York, according to a report by ynet. The move follows earlier reports that the US planned to block Abbas's address to the assembly, with Abbas reportedly asking Turkey to intervene.
The Trump administration intends to prevent Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas from reaching the UN General Assembly in New York, according to a report by ynet on Friday. The report marks a further hardening of the US stance toward the Palestinian leadership.
As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, Abbas had asked Turkey for help after reports emerged that the US planned to block his address to the assembly. The latest report suggests the administration is now seeking to prevent his attendance altogether, rather than merely his speaking slot.
The development comes amid broader US pressure on the Palestinian Authority. The Trump administration has taken a more assertive posture toward the PA in recent months, including steps to restrict its diplomatic activities. No official confirmation from the US or the PA has been released, and it is unclear what legal or diplomatic mechanisms would be used to enforce such a ban.
The UN General Assembly's annual high-level debate is scheduled to begin next month.
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