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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: U.S. Sanctions Palestinian Leadership Amid Rising Global Recognition of Palestinian State
Caption: U.S. Sanctions Palestinian Leadership Amid Rising Global Recognition of Palestinian State. The U.S. has announced new sanctions targeting both the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organisation accusing them of promoting international legal action against Israel and supporting violence. The State Department will restrict visas for PA and PLO officials, in what many see as retaliation for recent moves by countries like France and Canada to recognise a future Palestinian state. The sanctions follow a UN conference led by France and Saudi Arabia, where growing international support for Palestinian statehood isolated the U.S. diplomatically. Critics argue the U.S. is punishing Palestinians for pursuing recognition and justice through global institutions, while overlooking actions by Israeli settlers. Israel welcomed the move, praising the Trump administration's stance. Meanwhile, Palestinian officials called the sanctions "revenge" for their diplomatic gains on the world stage. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,U.S. sanctions,Palestinian Authority,PLO,visa restrictions,international legal action,Israel,global recognition of Palestinian state,UN conference,France and Saudi Arabia,diplomatic isolation,Trump administration,Israeli settlers,Palestinian retaliation,Middle East diplomacy,U.S.–Palestine tensions
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