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America says NO to 'Palestine': What comes next? | Basic Law

Visa denials, Palestinian statehood and the legal limits of diplomacy take center stage in this episode of “Basic Law,” hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum. As the United Nations General Assembly opens in New York, the global push to recognize a Palestinian state reaches a tipping point, with major Western powers like France, Britain and Canada endorsing unilateral recognition. But the United States has pushed back on national security grounds, most notably by denying visas to over 80 Palestinian Authority officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas. Joining the episode to help us better understand the legal, diplomatic and historical dimensions of this high-stakes moment is Judge Abraham D. Sofaer, former U.S. District Court Judge and former Legal Adviser to the U.S. State Department. Together, Meisel and Sofaer explore the legal authority behind America's actions, the legacy of prior visa denials (including the pivotal refusal of entry to Yasser Arafat) and how international agreements like the UN Headquarters Agreement intersect with U.S. sovereignty and congressional mandates. The discussion ranges from the PA’s ongoing payments to terrorists and its failure to recognize Israel’s right to exist, to the deeper question of whether the two-state solution is still viable in the eyes of Israelis and Americans alike. Sofaer, drawing on decades of diplomatic experience, shares critical insights on the erosion of Palestinian leverage, the dangers of European appeasement and why the U.S. must hold the PA accountable while safeguarding Israel’s security. Chapters 00:00 The UNGA and Palestinian Statehood 02:57 US Visa Denials and the PLO 05:56 Historical Context of US-PLO Relations 08:55 The Palestinian Authority's Miscalculations 11:50 The Two-State Solution: A Diminishing Prospect 14:44 The Role of the US in Palestinian Affairs 17:45 The Future of US Foreign Policy 20:29 Israel's Global Positioning 23:17 Annexation and Security Concerns 26:14 The Complexity of International Recognition 29:42 Kurt Waldheim and Visa Denial #news #israelhamaswar #middleeastconflict #internationallaw Watch more Basic Law here:    • Basic Law   Become a JNS Channel Member:    / @jns_tv