US Threatens to Revoke Palestinian Delegation Visas Over UN Candidacy

The United States has threatened to cancel the visas of the Palestinian delegation if the Palestinian representative withdraws his candidacy for the position of Vice President of the United Nations General Assembly. Washington asserts that the candidacy of Riyad Mansour increases regional tensions and undermines the Gaza plan proposed by the Trump administration. The U.S. government stated it would hold the Palestinian Authority responsible should the bid continue. While visa sanctions against members of the Palestinian delegation were lifted in September 2025, U.S. officials indicated that reinstating these measures remains a viable option. The U.S. Department of State declined to comment on specific visa cases, and the Palestinian delegation has not yet issued a formal response. This diplomatic friction occurs as the implementation of the Gaza plan faces setbacks due to ongoing Israeli military operations and Hamas's refusal to disarm.