Trump administration blocks Palestinian officials from UN assembly for second year

For the second consecutive year, the United States has closed its doors to Palestinian officials seeking to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York, a gathering designed precisely for the airing of the world's most difficult disputes. The State Department cites broken commitments and the Palestinian Authority's pursuit of accountability through international courts as justification — actions Ramallah frames as legitimate diplomacy. In barring Palestinian leaders from the room where global conversations unfold, the administration raises an enduring question about who is permitted