Israel’s foreign minister hailed as a “bold step” a US decision to deny Palestinian officials visas for next month’s UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognise a Palestinian state, AFP reports.

“We thank [US President Donald Trump] and the administration for this bold step and for standing by Israel once again,” Gideon Saar posted on his official X account.

“Thank you [US Secretary of State Marco Rubio] for holding the ‘PLO’ and PA accountable for rewarding terrorism, incitement and efforts to use legal warfare against Israel,” he added.

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