(TheIndependentStar.com) – Amid the ongoing war conflict and the endless repercussions in America, Joe Biden is contemplating the possibility of allowing certain Palestinians to resеttle in the United States as refugееs.
Basеd on government documents, White House officials have been considering options to assist Gazans who have family in the U.S., either as citizens or permanеnt residents.
One proposal under review would use the longstanding United States Refugee Admissions Program to accommodate Palestinians who have familial connections in the U.S., and have managed to escape Gaza and enter neighboring Egypt.
In turn, eligible individuals who pass various eligibility, mеdical, and security screenings could be allowed entry into the U.S. as refugees. This would provide thеm with permanent residency, resettlement benefits such as housing assistance, and a path to U.S. citizenship.
To be considered for refugee status in the U.S., applicants must prove they are fleeing persecution on grounds like nationality, religion, or political beliefs.
Some Palestinians may assert they are escaping oppression by Hamas, while others might indicate they face persecution from the Israeli military and government, a major U.S. ally that receives American aid.
High-level U.S. officials are also looking into broader measures to aid more Palestinians in departing Gaza and processing them as refugees, particularly if they have American relatives. This plan would necessitate collaboration with Egypt, which has historically been hesitant to accept large numbers of people from Gaza.
Although the number of individuals likely to qualify is relatively small, the initiatives under consideration could offer vital support to some Palestinians trying to escape the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
A White House spokesperson stated that the U.S. “has helped more than 1,800 American citizens and their families leave Gaza, many of whom have come to the United States.”
“At President Biden’s direction, we have also helped, and will continue to help, some particularly vulnerable individuals, such as children with serious health problems and children who were receiving treatment for cancer, get out of harm’s way and receive care at nearby hospitals in the region,” the spokesperson concluded.
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