Archive · 17 Aug 2025
US Pauses Gazan Visas Following Right-Wing Activist's Outcry
The US government temporarily stopped giving out visitor visas to people from Gaza.
This happened after a right-wing activist, Laura Loomer, spoke out, saying she was worried about the security of the country.
She was particularly concerned about children coming to the US for medical treatment.
Some people are worried that the pause will make it harder for sick children to get the care they need.
The State Department is reviewing the visa process.
US State Department paused visitor visas for Gazans.
The decision followed lobbying from right-wing activist Laura Loomer.
Loomer cited national security concerns regarding medical evacuation flights.
HEAL Palestine has evacuated 63 injured children to the US for treatment.
Critics fear the visa pause will affect access to medical care.
- Who
- US State Department.
- What
- The US State Department paused approvals of visitor visas for Gazans.
- When
- Announced Saturday.
- Where
- The US.
- Why
- To conduct a full and thorough review of the visa process following public criticism.
Medical Aid Supporters
Critics
Medical Access vs Security Concerns
Medical Aid Supporters
Supports medical treatment for Gazans.
Critics
Raises security concerns about Gazans entering the US.
- Affected Visas
- Visitor Visas (B1/B2)
- Geographic Focus
- Gaza
- Action
- Suspension of Visas
- Influencer
- Laura Loomer
- Medical Aid
- Provided by HEAL Palestine
Sources
US suspends visitor visas from Gaza for ‘full and thorough’ revision
Trump suspends Gazans’ visitor visas after far-right influencer posts
US suspends visas for Gazans after far-right influencer posts over medical evacuations
US State Department stops issuing visitor visa used for medical trips from Gaza
US suspends visas for Gazans after far-right influencer Laura Loomer's ‘flooding our country with jihadis’ posts
US stops issuing visitor visas for people from Gaza: Report