Overview

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered visa revocations and denials for members of the PLO and Palestinian Authority, citing violations including incitement and pursuing cases against Israel at the ICC and ICJ.
• Palestinian diplomats assigned to the UN mission will continue operations under waivers required by the UN Headquarters Agreement, but broader delegation travel is blocked.
• A State Department official said the restrictions include President Mahmoud Abbas and about 80 officials, though the department has not released a full list.
• Palestinian leaders condemned the move as breaching U.S. host‑country obligations and the UN sought clarification, while Israel’s foreign minister publicly welcomed the decision.
• The step follows July sanctions under PLOCCA and MEPCA and comes as France, Canada, Australia and the UK move toward recognizing Palestinian statehood around UNGA events.