VWP update
‘Israel does not currently meet’ Visa Waiver Program requirements, DHS tells lawmakers
The department’s response to recent congressional inquiries highlighted continuing issues with reciprocal treatment of Americans

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People wait at the departure hall at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Nov. 28, 2021.
The Department of Homeland Security told lawmakers that Israel still does not meet the requirements for entry into the Visa Waiver Program, highlighting concerns about reciprocal treatment of American travelers.
“Israel does not currently meet all of the statutory...