Israeli FM Thanks US For Refusing Visas To P.A. Officials

Jerusalem, 29 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hailed the United States’ decision to revoke entry visas for Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and other senior officials in the PA and PLO for the UN General Assembly in September. In his X account the FM wrote: “Thank you to U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for this brave step and for standing by Israel’s side.”

Also reacting to the decision, Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas expressed regret over the US State Department’s decision. In an announcement his office added that “the American State Department’s decision contradicts international law. The American administration must reverse its decision and allow the Palestinian delegation’s entry.”