The terrorist group Hamas has been in control of the Gaza Strip for decades and has engaged in brutal fighting with Israeli forces for months. Green expressed concern about bringing Palestinians to the U.S. amid their support of Hamas
Biden's Gaza refugee plan will welcome people who 'hate America' and poses a threat to national security, Homeland Security Chairman warns as outrage grows
- The Biden administration is considering bringing refugees to the U.S. from Gaza
- There is not a way to verify the "refugees" identity
A top lawmaker is sounding the alarm on the Biden administration's reported plan to bring Palestinian refugees directly to the U.S., saying it presents a national security risk.
According to government documents reviewed by CBS News, multiple federal agencies under Biden are considering a plan to bring Palestinian refugees straight to the U.S.
The plan comes as pro-Gaza protests have engulfed college campuses across the country and students - who could be seen as likely Biden voters - have expressed solidarity with the strip.
But Republicans are ripping the idea as foolish and dangerous.
'There is no justification for allowing those who actively hate America, our founding principles, and our way of life into our country,' House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, R-Tenn., told DailyMail.com in an exclusive statement.
'Additionally, there is no way to properly vet any of these potential refugees.'
'But given his nonsensical and destructive approach to border security, immigration, and national security, it’s hardly surprising that President Biden is considering welcoming refugees from Hamas-dominated Gaza—something even neighboring Arab nations in the region have refused to do.'
The majority of Senate Republicans have also come out strongly against the Biden administration effort.
'We demand that your administration cease planning for accepting Gazan refugees and focus your attention instead on securing the release of U.S. hostages held by Hamas,' Senate Republican Policy Chair Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, wrote to Biden on Wednesday.
The letter was signed by 34 members of the Senate GOP caucus.
When reached for a comment on the reported plan, the a White House spokesperson did not deny its existence.
Green told DailyMail.com the Biden administration idea is a major threat.
'The last thing our country needs in the middle of a historic border crisis—a crisis driven in part by people abusing our asylum system—is to stretch that system even further while also putting our national security at risk.'
'And if the botched Afghan withdrawal and subsequent vetting failures tell us anything, it’s that admitting these individuals poses a major risk to our safety and security, now and in the future.'
Top lawmaker blasts Biden's plan to bring Palestinian refugees to US
A top lawmaker is sounding the alarm on the Biden administration's plan to bring Palestinian refugees directly to the U.S., saying it presents a national security risk. According to government documents reviewed by CBS News, multiple federal agencies under Biden are considering a plan to bring Palestinian refugees straight to the U.S.
The plan comes as pro-Hamas protests have engulfed college campuses across the country and students - who could be seen as likely Biden voters - have expressed solidarity with the Hamas terrorists. But Republicans are ripping the idea as foolish and dangerous.
'Given his nonsensical and destructive approach to border security, immigration, and national security, it’s hardly surprising that President Biden is considering welcoming refugees from Hamas-dominated Gaza—something even neighboring Arab nations in the region have refused to do.' The majority of Senate Republicans have also come out strongly against the Biden administration effort.
'We demand that your administration cease planning for accepting Gazan refugees and focus your attention instead on securing the release of U.S. hostages held by Hamas,' Senate Republican Policy Chair Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, wrote to Biden. The letter was signed by 34 members of the Senate GOP caucus.
When reached for a comment on the reported plan, a White House spokesperson did not deny its existence.
These refugees would be able to obtain benefits such as housing assistance and a pathway to citizenship.
The considered action would enable the U.S. Departments of State, Homeland Security and Health and Human Services to admit refugees and give them 'U.S. government-funded resettlement assistance.'
Green told DailyMail.com the Biden administration idea is a major threat. 'The last thing our country needs in the middle of a historic border crisis—a crisis driven in part by people abusing our asylum system—is to stretch that system even further while also putting our national security at risk.' 'And if the botched Afghan withdrawal and subsequent vetting failures tell us anything, it’s that admitting these individuals poses a major risk to our safety and security, now and in the future.'
Top Biden officials have discussed resettling Palestinians from Gaza into USA
The Biden administration is considering allowing Palestinians to come live in the United States as refugees. CBS News reported Tuesday that senior officials across several federal agencies have discussed how to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, using the United States Refugee Admissions Program.
They would be able to obtain resettlement benefits, including housing assistance and a pathway to American citizenship.
This plan would mark a major change in U.S. policy.
Since its inception in 1980, while the United States Refugee Admissions Program has allowed 400,000 refugees to come in, fewer than 600 were Palestinian.
Last year, just 56 Palestinians were brought in through this program, although more than 60,000 other "refugees" were given resettlement benefits
The move would give Palestinian civilians a "free lunch", after Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,200 Israelis and took hundreds more hostage on October 7.
The move would give Biden a political boost with left-leaning Democrats.
Large-scale student protests have prompted concerns among Democrats that Biden will lose support among young voters unless he gives in to the Palestinians.
Egypt, so far, hasn't allowed large numbers of Palestinians to cross over its border.
Biden administration considering giving refugees from Gaza permanent safe haven in the U.S. with access to housing and a pathway to citizenship
- The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program would move Palestinians out of Gaza into USA
- Top Biden officials have discussed resettling Palestinians
Since its inception in 1980 the United States Refugee Admissions Program hasn't resettled large numbers of Palestinians.
In the last 10 years, while the U.S. has allowed 400,000 refugees to come in, fewer than 600 were Palestinian.
Last year, just 56 Palestinians were brought in through this program, while more than 60,000 other "refugees" were given resettlement benefits.
The move would give Palestinian civilians a free lunch at the expense of USA taxpayers, after the Palestinian terror group Hamas killed more than 1,200 Israelis and took hundreds more hostage on October 7.
The move would give Biden a political boost with left-leaning Democrats.
Large-scale student protests have prompted concerns about whether Biden will lose support among young voters unless he does more to help the Palestinian terrorists.
Republicans criticized Biden, who they already criticize on illegal immigration and for having an 'open borders' policy.
Even Gaza neighbor Egypt hasn't allowed large numbers of Palestinians to cross over its border. None of the Muslim countries want the Palestinians, and have expelled those who got in as traitors, for example after Palestinians in Kuwait supported Saddam Hussein, after he invaded Kuwait.
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