'In light of ongoing armed conflict, Palestinians already in the United States should not be forced to return to the Palestinian territories, consistent with President Biden's stated commitment to protecting Palestinian civilians,' lawmakers write
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WASHINGTON, DC, USA – A group of Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday urged US President Joe Biden to allow Palestinian tourists, students, and workers in the United States to remain in light of the conflict in the Gaza Strip and unrest and violence in the West Bank.
The humanitarian protections would only be available to Palestinians already in the US, not those in the war zone or refugees in other countries. It was not clear how many Palestinians in the US would be covered.
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