The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.
Category: Palestinian Authority
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State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
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Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements
The New York Times – On the Runway:The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.
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Yellen Warns Israel Against Cutting off Palestinian Banks
The Treasury secretary said that allies from the Group of 7 nations must work to stabilize the West Bank economy and increase Gaza aid.
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Even With Gaza Under Siege, Some Are Imagining Its Reconstruction
International development agencies have been meeting with Middle East business interests and urban planners to map out an economic future for the territory.