In a controversial decision, Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes visas for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 officials ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. The Palestinian Authority calls this move a violation of international law.
In a controversial decision, the US has begun denying visas to members of the PLO and PA ahead of the UN General Assembly, raising tensions in the Middle East and complicating peace efforts.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as his deputy, signaling potential shifts in leadership amidst ongoing conflict and international pressure for reform.
