EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting

The European Union expressed regret over the US's refusal of visas for Palestinian Authority officials seeking to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also voiced concerns about the impact of this decision on the State of Palestine's participation in UN activities. The US State Department announced it would extend sanctions on PA officials due to their failure to meet commitments to the US.