But , the official said , Israel distinguishes between students wanting to study in the West and those wanting to study in places like Pakistan , Saudi Arabia or Syria or the West Bank . U.S. State Department cites security concerns as reason visas were withdrawn . The United States has been under pressure to do more for refugees from the Syrian conflict and other conflicts in Africa and elsewhere. Israel reportedly acts to prevent the students from leaving Gaza . Advocacy group says Palestinians need more access to higher education .
U.S. State Department cites security concerns as reason visas were withdrawn . The United States has been under pressure to do more for refugees from the Syrian conflict and other conflicts in Africa and elsewhere. Israel reportedly acts to prevent the students from leaving Gaza . Advocacy group says Palestinians need more access to higher education .