Part 10/17:
Secretary of State Antony Blinken justified the ban by citing Palestinian Authority's (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) pursuit of unilateral recognition, which the US asserts undermines peace prospects. The US insists that these entities must first renounce terrorism and incite less violence to be considered legitimate partners. Israel’s government expressed approval, framing the move consistent with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rejection of a two-state solution as a “reward” for terrorism.