The U.S. State Department has suspended all visitor visas for individuals from the Gaza Strip, including those issued for urgent medical treatment, pending a full review of the visa issuance process. This decision follows public pressure and social media posts by conservative activist Laura Loomer, who questioned the arrival of Gazans, including children, receiving medical care in the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the suspension, citing evidence that some organizations involved in facilitating these visas have ties to Hamas, and stated the U.S. will not partner with groups linked to the group. The suspension affects humanitarian medical visas used to bring severely injured Palestinian children to the U.S. for treatment. Charities such as HEAL Palestine and the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund have criticized the move, warning it will harm wounded children in urgent need of care. The Trump administration's action has drawn support from some Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, while rights groups and humanitarian organizations have condemned the policy as dangerous and inhumane. The duration of the visa review remains unspecified.