"US to Grant Visa-Free Travel for Israeli Citizens under Biden Administration"

The Biden administration is expected to announce Israel's admission into the Visa Waiver Program, allowing Israeli citizens to travel to the United States without a U.S. visa. Despite ongoing concerns about the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinian Americans, the move is seen as a major accomplishment for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has met two of the three critical criteria for admission, but struggled with the requirement for reciprocity, which means treating all U.S. citizens equally when traveling to or through Israel. Israel has made adjustments to its entry requirements for Palestinian Americans, but concerns remain. Palestinian American activists criticize the decision, arguing that it overlooks continued discrimination against American citizens and rewards Netanyahu's far-right government.