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Before U.S. visitor visa ban for Palestinians, one changed this young woman's life

Summary

Before the U.S. stopped giving visitor visas to Palestinians, an American surgeon helped a young Palestinian woman by saving her leg. This event was significant in her life before the new visa rules began.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. stopped giving visitor visas to Palestinians starting in August.
  • Before this visa suspension, a young Palestinian woman's life was changed by a medical procedure.
  • An American surgeon performed a surgery that saved her leg.
  • The story was reported by NPR and it involves an interview with the woman and the surgeon.
  • The change in U.S. visa policy affects Palestinians wishing to visit the U.S.

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