image sourced from original article at The United States has announced a temporary halt to all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza, citing a need to review the process and procedures for issuing medical-humanitarian visas. This decision follows public scrutiny and concerns raised by activist Laura Loomer, who claimed that Palestinian refugees were entering the country through various airports with the help of a humanitarian group. The State Department stated that the suspension will remain in place while the review is conducted.
Heal Palestine, the organization mentioned in the controversy, reported that it has evacuated 148 Gazans, including injured children, to the United States for medical care. The situation has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public regarding the vetting and approval of such visas. The announcement comes amid heightened sensitivities in other countries, with France recently suspending Gaza evacuations after a social media incident involving a Palestinian student.
