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Target: US State Department, Secretary of State, and relevant Congressional oversight committees
Goal: We call on the US State Department to immediately reinstate the medical-humanitarian visa program for Palestinians from Gaza, ensuring that injured children and their families can access life-saving care.
The United States has a longstanding commitment to humanitarian values and the protection of civilian lives. The recent decision to suspend visitor visas for Gazans in need of medical care, following unfounded accusations and pressure from far-right influencers, undermines these principles. This policy directly harms innocent children and families who are already suffering from the devastating impacts of conflict in Gaza.
Charities like HEAL Palestine have worked tirelessly to facilitate medical evacuations for severely injured children, providing them with the chance to recover and survive. The abrupt visa suspension not only endangers these children but also sets a dangerous precedent of allowing misinformation and political pressure to dictate life-or-death policy decisions.
We urge the State Department to reverse this decision, restore the humanitarian visa process for Gazans, and reaffirm the United States' commitment to compassion, justice, and human rights.