‚Long overdue,‘ Israel is first in Middle East in US Visa Waiver Program – Many are hailing Israel’s admission as historic, while critics say that Washington’s strict requirements could compromise Israeli security. | JNS.org

(September 27, 2023 / JNS) U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced on Wednesday that Israel has been admitted officially as the 41st nation in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
The announcement, which the secretary made in consultation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, means that as of Nov. 30, Israelis will be able to visit the United States for fewer than 90 days without a visa.