The United States has announced the denial and revocation of visas for Palestinian Authority leaders, including President Mahmoud Abbas, preventing their attendance at the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. This decision has been framed by the US administration as part of a broader stance against entities it perceives as supporting terrorism. The ban, which affects approximately 80 Palestinian officials, has drawn criticism from the Palestinian Authority, which argues that it undermines international law and UN obligations. The actions come as allies of the Palestinians prepare to pledge support for statehood, raising concerns about the implications for peace efforts in the region.