US Denies Visas to Palestinian Authority Officials Amidst Security Concerns
The United States has once again denied visas to Palestinian Authority (PA) officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, preventing them from entering the U.S. to attend the UN General Assembly. This policy, initiated by the Trump administration, was reiterated by the State Department, citing the PA's actions against Israel internationally and its alleged organized support for terrorism. The State Department specifically mentioned PA Law No. 17, which reportedly mandates financial rewards for individuals who carry out attacks against Israelis, a law described as antisemitic and unprecedented since Nazi Germany.
The article questions the U.S. strategy of potentially establishing another authority in Gaza that would operate under similar laws, referencing the 'Roadmap for Peace' plan which emphasizes Palestinian law governing Gaza. It argues that the Oslo Accords, intended to bring peace and security, have failed, leading to increased terrorism and security risks from PA forces, alongside environmental and civil issues.
The author contends that Israel has no interest in the continued existence of the PA or its security mechanisms, especially given their alleged non-compliance with agreements and their dangerous military training. The piece advocates for Israel to assert control over Areas A and B, arguing that the PA has already violated the partition agreement by operating in Area C for 24 years. It draws a parallel to the successful efforts to save Rachel's Tomb from being handed over to the PA under the Oslo Accords, highlighting the emotional plea of a woman that swayed Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
The article concludes by urging Israelis to reconnect with their land and to assert their rights to all areas of the country, drawing inspiration from the successful return to northern Samaria and the expansion of settlements. It calls for a national repentance process to reclaim territories perceived as having been unjustly surrendered.