The US State Department has suspended visitor visas for Gazans due to concerns about links between organizations facilitating the visas and terrorist groups like Hamas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited evidence from multiple congressional offices, though specifics remain undisclosed. The pause affects a program providing medical treatment to Palestinians, including children, prompting criticism from aid organizations like HEAL Palestine. While nearly 4,000 visas were issued this year to Palestinians (including those outside Gaza), the administration is reevaluating the vetting process. President Trump previously acknowledged Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.