The European Union has urged the US to reconsider its decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials seeking to attend the UN General Assembly.
The US State Department said it was refusing to grant visas to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and other members of his delegation ahead of next week's meeting in New York.
The General Assembly voted 152-3 on Thursday for Mr Abbas to be able to appear once again this year.
As it stands, only members of the Palestinian mission to the UN will be able to attend the meeting, which begins on Tuesday.
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US President Donald Trump's administration denied visas for the Palestinian delegation last year, forcing Mr Abbas to address the body by video.
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The European Union has urged the US to reconsider its decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials seeking to attend the UN General Assembly.
The Trump administration also denied visas for the Palestinian delegation last year.
The UN General Assembly begins on Tuesday.
The US State Department said it was refusing to grant visas to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and other members of his delegation ahead of next week's meeting in New York.
Spokesperson for the EU's diplomatic service, Anouar El Anouni, said the EU had urged the US to rethink the move, referencing the White House's similar decision last year.
The General Assembly voted 152-3 on Thursday for Mr Abbas to be able to appear once again this year.
On Friday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also expressed regret at Washington's decision, adding he was concerned about its impact "on the ability of the State of Palestine to participate fully in the work of the United Nations".
As it stands, only members of the Palestinian mission to the UN will be able to attend the meeting, which begins on Tuesday.
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