The Trump administration has suspended visitor visa approvals for individuals from Gaza, impeding access to medical care in the United States for many, including children. The State Department announced a thorough review process for these visas, halting all approvals. This policy decision arose following pressure from right-wing activist Laura Loomer, who labeled the flights a security threat. Prior to this, the nonprofit HEAL Palestine had initiated significant medical evacuations for children needing urgent care from Gaza to the U.S.
The Trump administration announced it had paused approvals of visitor visas for people from Gaza, a key pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States.
The State Department stated that all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza are being stopped while a full review is conducted.
Laura Loomer called the incoming flights from Gaza a national security threat, leading to the pause in visa approvals after an intense lobbying campaign.
HEAL Palestine, a nonprofit aiding in medical evacuations, began orchestrating large-scale medical evacuations of injured children from Gaza to the U.S.
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