US Halts Gaza Visas Amid Political Pressure and Humanitarian Outcry
US Halts Gaza Visas Amid Political Pressure and Humanitarian Outcry The United States State Department has announced an immediate suspension of all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza, effective Saturday, August 16, 2025. This decision, confirmed via a State Department statement on X, comes amidst a furious social media backlash from right-wing activists and Republican lawmakers concerning the arrival of a “small number” of Palestinian refugees in the US. The department stated the halt is pending a “full and thorough…