US decides to suspend visas for Palestinian passport holders – Middle East Monitor

The New York Times reported on Sunday that the Trump administration has stopped issuing visas to holders of Palestinian passports, including those seeking to travel to the United States for medical treatment, university studies, or family visits.

The move adds to Washington’s earlier decision to deny visas to senior Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, which may prevent him from delivering his speech at the United Nations General Assembly…