The Biometric Barrier: A Cruel Obstacle in Gaza's Descent into Chaos The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has been unfolding for months, with large areas of the territory ravaged by Israeli forces following the Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023.
Amidst this devastation, a family from Glasgow is grappling with the loss of their loved one, Maryam, who died from cancer in Gaza while her family's visa application to join them in the UK was being processed.
The Home Office rejected Anwar and his brother Hassan's request for predetermination and biometric excusal despite medical evidence showing Maryam's cancer diagnosis and the dire living conditions in Gaza.