The United States lifts visas for Israeli citizens

The US State Department announced that it will allow Israeli citizens to enter the United States visa-free for 90 days.

The ministry’s statement stated that this decision will strengthen economic and humanitarian ties between Israel and the United States.

The statement reported that Israeli citizens can enter the United States without a visa for tourism and business trips by registering in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).

It was announced that after Israel’s travel policies are updated, US citizens will be able to enter Israel without a visa for the same purposes, and it was noted that this will also be true for US citizens in Palestine.

Israel became the 41st country included in the US Visa Waiver Program.

PALESTINE DECLARATION

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry asked the US administration to exempt Palestinians from visas to enter the country, as well as Israelis.

The following statements were briefly included in the written statement made by the Ministry:

– “At a time when the US administration has repeatedly stated that its goal is to provide equal opportunities for freedom, equality, prosperity and security for both Palestinians and Israelis, we hope that this administration will try to implement what it says, what it believes. , how it works and what it promises.

“We hope that the US administration will fulfill its promises to the Palestinians and initiate the same procedures for Palestinian citizens in accordance with its promises, as Israelis are exempt from visas to enter the United States.” (AA)