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Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Palestinian leaders are urging the US to lift a visa ban that prevents them from attending the upcoming UN General Assembly, as tensions with the US and issues surrounding Palestinian statehood continue to impact their diplomatic efforts.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
The US is denying visas to Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, preventing their attendance at the UN General Assembly, as part of a broader stance against the PLO and PA. Meanwhile, Turkey has severed all economic ties with Israel and closed its airspace to Israeli planes, escalating tensions. The IDF recovered the bodies of hostages in Gaza, and there are ongoing military operations and diplomatic developments in the region, including condemnations of Iran's nuclear activities and Israeli military actions in Yemen and Lebanon.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
The United States has implemented visa restrictions on Israeli settlers known to engage in violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, in an effort to curb settler violence. The ban applies to Israeli citizens who meet the criteria and have US visas, as well as Palestinians found to have committed violent acts. However, concerns have been raised about a loophole that exempts American-Israeli dual nationals from the ban. The move has received mixed responses, with some considering it a positive step towards peace and security, while others view it as symbolic and insufficient. Several European countries are also considering imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers.