The U.S. State Department has suspended all visitor visas for Gaza residents, citing a comprehensive review. This follows claims by a far-right activist about Palestinian refugees entering the U.S. While a small number of medical-humanitarian visas were recently issued, the move has drawn condemnation from pro-Palestinian groups who say it will deny vital medical care to those in need, particularly children. Over 3,800 B1/B2 visas were issued to Palestinian Authority travel document holders in 2025 before the halt. The decision comes amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.