The United States has announced visa sanctions on officials from the Palestine Liberation Organisation and the Palestinian Authority, citing ongoing support for terrorism and failure to comply with peace commitments. The state department stated that these groups have violated agreements by supporting actions at international organizations that contradict previous commitments and by continuing to incite and glorify violence. The sanctions come as tensions in the Middle East remain high, with ongoing conflict in Gaza and increasing violence in the West Bank. The United States emphasized that these measures are intended to hold the groups accountable and reinforce the prospects for peace in the region.