Tensions rise as Israel blocks Arab delegation visit

Israel has decided to block the entry of foreign ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates who intended to visit Ramallah on Sunday for a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, according to Xinhua.

Israeli Foreign Ministry officials condemned the planned visit as a "defiant act" to promote the formation of a Palestinian state. They also cited the Palestinian Authority’s continued refusal to condemn the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel as a reason for the decision.

“Israel will not cooperate with actions that threaten its security,” the officials stated.