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US reportedly suspends visa approvals for nearly all Palestinian passport holders

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Written by Guardian staff and agencies Guardian staff and agencies
Published: 01 September 2025 01 September 2025

The United States has suspended visa approvals for nearly everyone who holds a Palestinian passport, the New York Times reported on Sunday.

The restrictions go beyond those Donald Trump’s administration had previously announced on visitors from Gaza. They would prevent Palestinians from traveling to the United States for medical treatment, attending college and business travel, the newspaper reported, citing unidentified officials.

 

The state department said two weeks ago that it was halting all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza while it conducts “a full and thorough” review, a move that has been condemned by pro-Palestinian groups.

Read more at: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/31/palestine-passport-visa-approval-suspension

 

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