West Bank & Jerusalem
US denies visa to Palestinian Christian priest from Bethlehem
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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A Christian priest from Bethlehem says the United States rejected his visa application because of his Palestinian identity, according to Al Jazeera English. The priest, whose name and specific details of his visa denial were not disclosed, sought to travel to the US but faced rejection on grounds related to his nationality.
The incident raises questions about visa policies affecting Palestinians seeking entry to the United States. Bethlehem, located in the occupied West Bank, holds significance as the traditional birthplace of Jesus and remains a major pilgrimage destination for Christians worldwide.
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