The Trump administration has accused the PA of seeking to ‘internationalise’ its conflict with Israel in court.
The administration of President Donald Trump has announced sanctions against members of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), accusing them of supporting terrorism and seeking to destabilising peace efforts.
Thursday’s announcement from Trump’s Department of State would deny United States visas to any member of either organisation.
“It is in our national security interests to impose consequences and hold the PLO and PA accountable for not complying with their commitments and undermining the prospects for peace,” the announcement read.
Both the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian Liberation Organization serve as representatives for the Palestinian people, pushing for recognition of a Palestinian state on the international stage.
