US Denies Visas to Two Palestinian Priests Ahead of Gaza Events
The United States has denied visas to two Palestinian Christian priests who planned to speak at events about Israeli attacks in Gaza and violence in the occupied West Bank, according to a news report. Father Issa Thaljieh was due to address Christian leaders near the US Capitol. Munther Isaac, a Bethlehem church leader, had planned to attend a convention in Atlanta. Thaljieh’s sister is expected to attend the Washington gathering in his place. Organisers said Thaljieh’s application was rejected on security grounds. A State Department spokesperson said visa decisions involve national security considerations and applicants must meet US immigration requirements. Isaac’s planned convention appearance would have focused on Christian Zionism and its impact on Palestinians. The Washington gathering is set to include a reading of names from a cloth bearing the names of children killed in Gaza. The report also cites casualty figures from Gaza’s Health Ministry and the UN humanitarian office. The post argues that Palestinian Christians face discrimination and repression alongside Palestinian Muslims.
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