Deportation suspended for 18 months… Excludes serious criminals, etc.
U.S. President Joe Biden has taken measures to suspend deportation for a certain period of time for Palestinians living in the country.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan issued a statement on the 14th (local time) and said, “President Biden signed a memorandum directing the postponement of the deportation of certain Palestinian residents residing in the United States.”
Israel’s clearing operation has continued in the Gaza Strip since the ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ surprise attack by the Palestinian armed political faction Hamas on October 7 last year. The operation, which began in northern Gaza, is now spreading to southern Rafah.
“The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated significantly following Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks and Israel’s military response,” said Sullivan, explaining that this decision was made in response to humanitarian needs in a conflict situation.
He went on to say that with this measure, Palestinian residents in the country have a safe haven, at least temporarily, and that the grace period for deportation is 18 months. However, people who pose a threat to public safety, such as serious criminals, are exempt from this measure.
In relation to this day’s statement, the New York Times (NYT) reported in a memo it obtained that President Biden assessed that “many civilians are in danger” after the war in the Gaza Strip. The explanation is that this measure is also part of that.
NYT said that this decision “came at a time when President Biden was under increasing pressure related to the war, especially from Arab Americans.” After this war, President Biden’s approval rating among Arab Americans plummeted.
According to the Gaza Strip’s Ministry of Health, more than 28,000 Palestinians have died so far during the 130-day-long war in the Gaza Strip. The number of deaths on the Israeli side has not changed significantly from the 1,200 recorded immediately after the terrorist attack.
Source: Donga
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