US blocks Palestinian leader from UN meeting in New York for second year in row
The US State Department extended visa sanctions after accusing Palestinian officials of failing to live up to peace process commitments.
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"The move stood 'in clear contradiction to international law and the UN Headquarters Agreement'."
— Mahmoud Abbas , Politician
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The US State Department extended visa sanctions after accusing Palestinian officials of failing to live up to peace process commitments.
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