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The US revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials, preventing their participation in upcoming UN meetings. This action, part of a broader US policy targeting Palestinians, sparked outrage from the Palestinian Authority and international allies like France and Spain. They condemned the move as a violation of the UN's neutrality and urged the US to reverse its decision, citing increased tensions in the region and the importance of Palestinian representation at the UN. The decision follows Israel declaring Gaza City a combat zone.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.