The U.S. government has issued a warning to the Palestinian delegation at the United Nations, threatening to revoke their visas unless Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour withdraws his candidacy for one of the vice president positions in the UN General Assembly. A cable from the U.S. State Department, dated May 19, describes Mansour's history of accusing Israel of genocide and states that his candidacy could exacerbate tensions and undermine U.S. efforts to promote peace in the region. The cable underscores the seriousness of the situation, indicating that Congress would take the matter seriously. Former U.S. diplomat Hady Amr criticized this approach, labeling it as counterproductive, as it hinders diplomatic relations and problem-solving. The elections for the vice president roles are set for June 2, and the U.S. has been actively urging the Palestinian delegation to withdraw their bid. This situation is notable, as the U.S. has historically opposed Palestinian attempts for full UN membership, but the current visa threat is unprecedented. In a previous instance, Mansour had withdrawn his bid for the presidency of the UN General Assembly in February due to U.S. pressure.