US blocks Palestinian officials from attending UNGA as countries prepare to recognize Palestine – Middle East Monitor

The US has revoked visas for Palestinian officials from the PLO and PA, preventing their attendance at the upcoming UN General Assembly, citing a failure to reject terrorism and pursue peace. This decision coincides with plans from several Western countries to recognize a Palestinian state, as the Palestinian envoy vows to respond to the US action amid ongoing violence in Gaza.

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