US state department stops issuing visas for Gaza’s children to get medical care

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The US state department announced it would stop issuing medical-humanitarian visas to children from Gaza following pressure from far-right influencer Laura Loomer.
Laura Loomer falsely claimed that injured Palestinian children arriving in the US were 'Islamic invaders' and spread misinformation about their intentions.
Loomer demanded answers from the US State Department, falsely stating that '95% of Gazans voted for Hamas,' which is incorrect.
After the visa program was halted, Loomer celebrated, calling for all Gazans to be added to Trump’s travel ban.
Republican Congressman Randy Fine praised Loomer for her influence in uncovering the visa program.
The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund condemned the decision, stating it endangers children who rely on medical evacuations.
The Council on Islamic-American Relations criticized the ban as part of Trump’s 'Israel First' policy and complicity in Israel’s actions.
Paul Graham compared Loomer’s actions to those who would have opposed Jewish refugees in the 1940s.

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