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Israeli extradited to the US over visa fraud scheme

This indictment comes just as Israel inches closer to receiving visa-free access to the US.

US officials inspecting Israeli border crossings ahead of visa waiver deal

In return for visa-free access for Israelis, Washington has demanded that Israel provide reciprocal unfettered passage for Americans, regardless of their background.

By REUTERS
01/08/2023

It’s time to admit Israel to the US Visa Waiver Program - opinion

While opponents of Israel’s admission to the VWP argue that granting admission would be an undeserved gift to the government, the real beneficiaries will be individual Israelis.

WJC President welcomes signing of MOU for Israel’s entry into US Visa Waiver Program

“Israel’s entry into the US Visa Waiver Program will also be a big boost for business and investment, including for critical sectors like cyber-security, healthcare, and defense."

Israel to allow Palestinian Americans entry in bid for US visa-free access

The long-discussed visa waiver for Israelis traveling to the US now looks likely to be passed sometime in this year after many months of speculation and negotiation. 

19/07/2023

Israeli bid for US visa waiver hangs on Palestinian-American access test

One source said that, while Israel would bar anyone deemed a security threat, it did not plan as a matter of policy to restrict entry to any American "BDS-ers."

By REUTERS
19/07/2023

Hanegbi: Israel’s foreign policy shaped by its battle with Iran

Iran and additional normalization deals with Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia are a top priority for Israel, Hanegbi said.

Voices from the Arab press: 500 kilometers form Moscow

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
07/07/2023

Tired of long waits and unexplained rejections, Israelis hope the US will lift visa requirements

Some 97% of Israelis who apply for US visas receive them. Still, the Israeli government has made entering the program a priority, endeavoring to satisfy US State Department demands.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
05/07/2023

Progressive Democrats seek to stall Israel’s entry into coveted visa waiver program

Israel has allegedly not met the requirements to join the program.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
29/06/2023
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