UN Permits Palestinian President to Address General Assembly via Video After U.S. Visa Denial

The United Nations allowed the Palestinian president to address the General Assembly via video conference on September 17, 2026. This followed the United States' refusal to issue a visa for the president's in-person attendance. The UN's decision underscores its commitment to inclusivity in global diplomacy, even in the face of U.S. opposition. The event took place at the UN headquarters in New York, with the Palestinian president participating remotely from Ramallah.