The UK Home Office refused a visitor visa for Therese Abdallah, a 69-year-old Palestinian Jerusalemite, while approving her husband's. Officials cited doubts she would leave after visiting her son in London, despite her strong ties to East Jerusalem, including another son and family. She has no right to appeal. Her son Karim, a UK resident, expressed devastation as family plans were canceled.
UK rejects Palestinian Jerusalemite woman's visa
Source: theguardian.com
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