RONALD S. LAUDER, PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AND A GLOBAL STATESMAN FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY APPLAUDS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION AS ISRAEL IS INVITED INTO THE US VISA WAIVER PROGRAM
NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reacting to the U.S. government's invitation to the State of Israel to join the Visa Waiver Program, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder said:
- I also congratulate Israel and commend the successive governments and dedicated civil servants who have worked tirelessly toward Israel's acceptance.
- "Two years ago, President Biden publicly pledged that the U.S. would help Israel in "fulfilling the requirements" for entry into the program.
- Today, U.S. officials announced that Israel will become the 41st country to join this coveted program.
- By virtue of its entry into the program, VWP is strengthening security ties between the U.S. and Israel.