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US Extends Visa Ban to Abbas, Blocking UNGA Travel
NYT World·US · PS·about 11 hours ago
The US has again denied visas to Palestinian representatives for a UN debate and extended sanctions against President Mahmoud Abbas and other delegates, citing obstruction of Middle East peace efforts. This marks a continuation of US pressure on Palestinian leadership, though the specific legal basis and scope of the new sanctions remain unclear. The move could further strain US-Palestinian relations and complicate UN proceedings.
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