Staff Reports
President Biden is thinking about granting permanent safe haven in America to refugees from the Gaza Strip. If the plan goes through, thousands of Palestinians could get help resettling in the U.S. They might receive housing and a faster way to become U.S. citizens.
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Senior officials in different U.S. agencies are looking at options to bring over numerous refugees from the troubled region. They are mainly considering giving legal residence to Palestinians who have family in the U.S. and have escaped to Egypt.
One idea involves the United States Refugee Admissions Program, which has been around for decades. This program could allow Palestinians with ties to the U.S. and who made it to Egypt to come to America.
Top U.S. officials have talked about getting more Palestinians with U.S. relatives out of the Gaza Strip. The plan involves working with Egypt to move these Palestinians to the U.S. Once they pass health, eligibility, and security screenings, they could come to the U.S. as refugees.
These refugees would then be able to apply for permanent residency in the U.S. If approved, they could receive help like housing assistance and a faster process to become U.S. citizens.
While America has taken in over 400,000 refugees fleeing violence in the past ten years, the number of Palestinian refugees has been low since the 1980’s. In 2023, only 56 Palestinian refugees were resettled out of a total of 60,000 refugees.
Under President Biden, refugee resettlements have increased after dropping during former President Donald Trump’s time in office. The administration aims to bring in 124,000 refugees by the end of 2024. This move could have many benefits, but it’s crucial to consider the potential impact on American communities and resources.
