Biden administration contemplating bringing Palestinian refugees into US: Report
By
Brady Knox
April 30, 2024 6:49 pm
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The Biden administration is reportedly considering bringing certain Gazan refugees into the United States.
According to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News, senior officials from federal agencies have considered plans to resettle some Palestinian refugees in the U.S. as the war between Israel and Hamas nears seven months. The plans discussed would only allow Palestinians with immediate family members who are American citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. to settle there.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the White House, State Department, and Department of Homeland Security for comment.
The Palestinian refugees would have to meet stringent qualifications, including eligibility, medical, and security screenings, then provide proof that they are fleeing due to persecution, such as of their nationality, religion, or political views, according to the report. Palestinians could opt to select the Israeli government as their persecutor, setting up an awkward situation for the allied U.S. government.
U.S. officials have reportedly weighed several proposals, one of which would be to use the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and coordinate directly with Egypt to resettle Palestinians who escaped to the country from Gaza. Such plans could prove difficult, however, as the Egyptian government has refused to accept a large number of refugees.
Refugees brought to the U.S. through the program would be granted housing assistance and a path to American citizenship.
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