Politics & Diplomacy
Palestine rejects US expansion of sanctions against officials and liberation organization members
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Palestine has rejected an extension of American sanctions targeting its officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization, the Ma'an news agency reported. The statement did not detail which specific individuals or measures the rejection concerned.
The U.S. has previously imposed sanctions on Palestinian leadership figures and PLO members, citing security concerns and allegations of incitement. Palestinian officials have consistently characterized such measures as counterproductive to peacemaking efforts and infringements on Palestinian sovereignty.
