The ongoing tension surrounding Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority (PA) raises significant legal questions about the US's ability to ban them from the UN General Assembly. Recent announcements suggest the US plans to deny visas to Abbas and other officials, igniting debates over legality and international relations.

Key takeaways include:

• The US's controversial visa denial to Palestinian officials ahead of critical UN meetings.
• Legal implications of banning Abbas and the PA from international forums.
• Responses from the EU and global leaders urging a reversal of the ban.

Here's the full scoop on the unfolding drama.