State Department Halts Gaza Medical Visas Amid Review
The U.S. State Department has suspended all “medical-humanitarian” visitor visas for individuals from Gaza to conduct a review of the existing procedures. This decision follows the arrival of critically injured children and their families for medical treatment in the U.S., facilitated by the humanitarian group HEAL Palestine, which has evacuated 148 people, including 63 children. The pause in visa processing has been criticized by organizations like CAIR, who have stated it is cruel and endangers lives. While the duration of the review remains uncertain, this action comes amidst a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, marked by severe food shortages and casualties.
John Q. Hosedrinker