The United States has announced the denial and revocation of visas for Palestinian officials, including members of the Palestinian Authority and the PLO, preventing them from attending the upcoming UN General Assembly. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited concerns about terror support as the reason for this decision. This move has been met with criticism from Palestinian leaders, who have expressed intentions to respond accordingly. Key figures such as President Mahmoud Abbas have been affected by the visa bans, highlighting tensions surrounding the U.S. policy towards Palestinian representation at international forums.