State Department halts 'medical-humanitarian' visas for people from Gaza
Briefly

The U.S. State Department has suspended all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza. This decision aims to allow for a comprehensive review of the process for granting medical-humanitarian visas. HEAL Palestine, a humanitarian group, has successfully evacuated 148 individuals from Gaza for medical treatment in the U.S. Recent social media comments from Laura Loomer connected the visa suspension to her claims against HEAL Palestine. Critics argue that this suspension is counterproductive and could negatively impact those needing humanitarian assistance.
The U.S. State Department announced a halt to all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza to review the procedures for granting medical-humanitarian visas.
HEAL Palestine has evacuated 148 people from Gaza, including 63 children, facilitating their medical treatment in U.S. cities.
Critics express concern over the suspension of humanitarian visas, calling it a misguided policy that could hinder aid for injured people in need.
Laura Loomer claimed credit for the visa program halt and made unfounded allegations about the intentions of HEAL Palestine regarding humanitarian aid.
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