Related Article: U.S. suspends visas for Gazans after far-right influencer posts - japantimes.co.jp - Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:29:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Target: U.S. State Department, Secretary Marco Rubio
Goal: We urge the U.S. State Department to immediately reinstate the issuance of medical-humanitarian visas for Gazan civilians in need of life-saving care, and to ensure that U.S. immigration policy is not dictated by extremist rhetoric.
The decision by the U.S. government to suspend visitor visas for Gazans, following inflammatory social media posts by a far-right influencer, sets a dangerous precedent. This policy punishes innocent civilians—many of whom are children and the wounded—by denying them access to critical medical care. The United States has a long-standing tradition of offering refuge and assistance to those in need, regardless of their nationality or the political climate.
Allowing hate-fueled narratives to dictate humanitarian policy is unacceptable. We must reaffirm our commitment to human rights and compassion by ensuring that those fleeing violence and seeking medical treatment are not turned away due to political pressure. We call on the State Department to reverse this suspension and to implement transparent, fair processes for all humanitarian visa applicants.