The EU has urged the US to lift a travel ban on the Palestinian delegation for the UN General Assembly, according to Al Jazeera. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to address the gathering via a prerecorded video.
Key facts
- The EU is urging the US to lift a travel ban on the Palestinian delegation for the UNGA meeting, according to Al Jazeera.
- The UN General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.
- The development was reported by Al Jazeera on 19 September 2026.
The European Union has called on the United States to lift a travel ban imposed on the Palestinian delegation ahead of the United Nations General Assembly meeting, according to Al Jazeera.
The UN General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the gathering via a prerecorded video, Al Jazeera reported.
Further details of the travel ban and the EU’s appeal were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The UN General Assembly is a key platform for world leaders to address the international community. The available reporting does not specify the reasons behind the travel ban or the full context of the EU's appeal.
Frequently asked questions
How will Mahmoud Abbas address the UN General Assembly?
According to Al Jazeera, the UN General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the meeting via a prerecorded video.
What is the EU asking the US to do?
The EU is urging the United States to lift a travel ban on the Palestinian delegation for the UN General Assembly meeting, as reported by Al Jazeera.