The US revoked visas of Palestinian leaders ahead of UN General Assembly meeting, citing ‘incitement to terrorism’
“It is in our national security interests to hold the PLO and P.A. accountable for not complying with their commitments,” read a memo from the U.S. State Department.
The United States is denying new visas and revoking old ones from individuals associated with the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority ahead of the annual U.N. General Assembly in September, the U.S. State Department announced on Friday.
“The Trump administration has been clear: It is in our national security interests to hold the PLO and P.A. accountable for not complying with their commitments and for undermining the prospects for peace,” read a memo. “Before the PLO and P.A. can be considered partners for peace, they must consistently repudiate terrorism, including the Oct. 7 massacre, and end incitement to terrorism in education.”