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In a disturbing development that holds substantial ramifications for the U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship, a group of 15 Democratic senators has sent an unequivocal letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The well-publicized request strongly advises against moving ahead with plans to include Israel in the U.S. visa waiver program. Addressed also to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, the letter contends that Israel is unlikely to comply with all the stipulated conditions for inclusion by the set deadline of September 30. It is believed that the Senators sent the letter at the behest of pro-Palestinian groups which have been working to thwart the long-awaited visa-waiver status for Israel.
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