The U.S. State Department has temporarily halted all visitor visas for individuals from the Gaza Strip. This suspension follows a review of the visa issuance process, specifically concerning a small number of recently approved medical-humanitarian visas. The department cited a need for a thorough review of procedures. The decision affects all individuals, including children requiring urgent medical care. While exact figures aren't specified, thousands of B1/B2 visas were issued to Palestinian Authority travelers in the first half of 2025. The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.