The European Union has urged Washington to reverse its decision regarding an extended visa ban imposed on Palestinian Authority officials and the Palestinian UN delegation. The diplomatic rift intensified on September 19, 2026, as the United States enforced the restrictions, prompting sharp criticism from both EU and United Nations leadership.
Critics of the US policy, including the EU and UN figures, have highlighted what they describe as glaring double standards in the application of diplomatic access. The intervention by European officials underscores growing friction between Washington and its international allies over the handling of Palestinian representation at the United Nations.
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