Biden Considers Welcoming Palestinian Refugees Into U.S.

United States President Joe Biden is considering welcoming Palestinian refugees into the country as the war in Gaza continues, according to internal government documents discussed by cbs News on April 30.

In the past, the U.S. has not accepted large numbers of Palestinian refugees. State Department data shows that the U.S. accepted only 56 Palestinians out of more than 60,000 who were resettled as refugees in 2023. But this could change if Biden’s new plan goes ahead.

Welcomed: The idea is to accept Palestinians with relatives who are either U.S. citizens or hold a permanent residency. Their admission would be dependent on passing a series of eligibility, medical and security screenings. The government would provide resettlement benefits and ultimately American citizenship.

Not welcomed: In contrast, Muslim-majority countries such as Egypt and Jordan have refused to accept any Palestinian refugees, partly due to their history of failing to assimilate into host nations and even working to destabilize them. Egypt is actually bolstering security along its border with Gaza to prevent Palestinians from entering.

Dangerous plan: This new policy poses a serious threat to America’s national security and undermines its ties with traditional allies such as Israel. It is part of an effort to fundamentally transform the U.S. into something radically different from its historic identity.

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