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Sanwar Ali workpermit.com
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By Sanwar Ali:
Introduction
The 15 U.S. Senators' opposition to Israel's prospective inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program has sparked a contentious debate. Those opposing Israel's inclusion in the US visa waiver program include prominent left-wing Jewish Senator Bernie Sanders and Democrat Elizabeth Warren. Recent reports from Haaretz – a leading Israeli news source – have shed light on this complex issue, highlighting the potential implications for U.S.-Israel relations and the Palestinian American community. This article aims to dissect the various facets of this controversy, focusing on the wider geopolitical implications, potential impacts on U.S. visa policies, and the need for equal treatment in international travel.
The Visa Waiver Program: An Overview
The U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of participating countries to travel to the U.S. for business or tourism without obtaining a visa. It eases international travel while maintaining national security. Israel's aspiration to join this program, however, is contingent upon meeting various VWP requirements, including extending reciprocal privileges to all U.S. citizens, irrespective of national origin, religion, or ethnicity.
Israel's Discriminatory Practices
According to the U.S. Senators, Israel has been violating these conditions by discriminating against Palestinian Americans at its entry ports. This discrimination allegedly manifests in the form of restrictions on driving and car rentals, leading to a significant inconvenience for these individuals. In response to these allegations, Israel has labeled these as "technical obstacles" that they are committed to resolving in the near future.
The senators point out that Palestinian Americans residing in the West Bank cannot drive into Israel and are required to enter on foot, among other concerns. It is permitted for other American citizens to drive freely from the West Bank into Israel and back.
US-Israel Relations
Israeli expectations are that they will be included in the US visa waiver program. This could result in worse relations between Israel and the US if these expectations are not met.
Conclusion
The U.S. Senators' opposition to Israel's inclusion in the VWP brings to light some significant aspects of the U.S.-Israel relations, U.S. visa policies, and the importance of equal treatment in international travel. There are also allegations that Israel received favourable treatment from the US.
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