The State Department expressed security concerns as the visas were withdrawn . Three Palestinian students were among seven who had earlier had visas pulled . Israel reportedly acts to prevent the students from leaving Palestine . ( 3 ) of the Immigration and Nationality Act , which prohibits issuance of a visa to aliens for security and related grounds , '' the letter said . The group says Palestinians need more access to higher education .
The State Department expressed security concerns as the visas were withdrawn . Three Palestinian students were among seven who had earlier had visas pulled . Israel reportedly acts to prevent the students from leaving Palestine . The group says Palestinians need more access to higher education .