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Gaza Crisis Deepens as Israeli Strikes Kill 60 Amid Aid Shortages

  Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 60 people across Gaza, intensifying the humanitarian crisis in the region. The strikes targeted residential areas, including a family home and a school-turned-shelter, leading to significant civilian casualties.  Despite mounting international pressure, Israel has allowed only minimal aid into Gaza, far below the necessary levels to address the growing humanitarian needs. UN agencies report that while some trucks carrying food and medical supplies have entered, the amount remains insufficient compared to the 600 trucks per day that were permitted during a previous ceasefire.  The ongoing conflict has displaced nearly 90% of Gaza’s population, with many facing dire shortages of food, medicine, and shelter. International leaders, including those from Canada, France, and the UK, have urged Israel to ease restrictions and allow more humanitarian assistance.  As the situation worsens, calls for a ceasefire and increased aid contin...
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New U.S. Immigration Program Offers Path to Residency for Spouses of American Citizens

 

President Biden recently announced a significant immigration program that aims to provide legal status and a streamlined path to U.S. residency and citizenship for approximately half a million unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens. Here are the key details:

  1. Eligibility Criteria:

    • Immigrants must have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years.
    • They should be married to U.S. citizens.
    • Other requirements apply, but this program offers an opportunity for spouses to apply for work permits and deportation protections.

  2. Path to Permanent Residency:

    • The program unlocks a path to permanent residency (commonly known as a green card) for many beneficiaries.
    • After 5 years as a green card holder, immigrants can apply for U.S. citizenship.

  3. Comparison to DACA:

    • This program would be the largest government initiative for undocumented immigrants since the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
    • DACA currently shields around 528,000 Dreamers (those brought to the U.S. as children) from deportation.

  4. Executive Action:

    • President Biden’s move is the second significant executive action on immigration in recent months.
    • Earlier in June, he invoked a presidential power to disqualify most migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border from asylum.

In summary, this program aims to protect spouses of U.S. citizens, allowing them to work legally and pursue permanent residency. It’s a significant step toward immigration reform. 

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