US to deny visas to Palestinian officials

The United States has announced plans to deny visas to Palestinian officials in response to their continued support for "terrorism." This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and the Palestinian leadership. According to the US administration, both the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority have failed to renounce violence and support terrorist activities. The visa restrictions are intended to pressure the Palestinian government to change its policies and engage in more constructive dialogue with Israel. The move is likely to further strain the already fragile relationship between the US and the Palestinians, who have long accused the US of being biased towards Israel in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Palestinian leadership has condemned the decision, calling it a "collective punishment" against the Palestinian people. The decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials is seen as a significant escalation in the US's approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with potential implications for the region's stability and the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the long-standing dispute.