This isn’t just bureaucratic red tape—it’s a sharp diplomatic rebuke that could further strain already tense relations between the U.S. and Palestinian leadership. With no details on who’s affected, it leaves room for speculation and could signal a tougher U.S. stance at a fragile moment for Middle East peace talks.

The move prevents those targeted from receiving visas to travel to the United States, the U.S. State Department said, although it did not list any specific individuals.

The U.S. has slapped sanctions on the Palestinian Authority, accusing it of sabotaging peace efforts. While no specific names were released, the sanctions effectively bar certain individuals from getting U.S. visas.

U.S. sanctions Palestinian Authority, claims peace efforts undermined

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