Reissue temporary visas for Gazans who need medical care, 42 senators tell Rubio

Most of the Senate Democratic caucus sought an explanation from Marco Rubio, the U.S. secretary of state, on Monday over his recent decision to stop issuing temporary visas for Gazans who need medical care. The visas allowed Palestinians in Gaza to come to the United States for medical treatment once vetted to ensure that they did not pose security threats. “These civilians include severely wounded children, who are especially vulnerable and, through no fault of their own, have been caught in the crossfire and forced to endure horrible impacts from the war in Gaza,” the senators wrote (Read more at JNS).