The US State Department announced the cessation of issuing visas to children from Gaza who urgently require medical assistance. This decision follows an online campaign led by Laura Loomer, a far-right influencer known for her Islamophobic rhetoric. The department stated that all visitor visas from Gaza are on hold while they review the procedures for issuing temporary medical-humanitarian visas. Loomer posted misleading videos of injured Palestinians, misrepresenting their actions and demanding accountability from the State Department for its visa approvals related to Gaza.
The US state department announced it would stop issuing visas to children from Gaza in need of medical care due to pressure from Laura Loomer, a far-right influencer.
All visitor visas for individuals from Gaza are being halted while a review of the humanitarian visa procedures is conducted.
Loomer shared misleading videos of injured Palestinian children, falsely representing their circumstances and promoting anti-Muslim rhetoric.
Loomer questioned the State Department's decisions regarding issuing visas to individuals from Gaza, characterizing its inhabitants as linked to terrorism.
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