Israel Joins U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Israel joined the U.S. Visa Waiver Program on Wednesday, a decision that reflects the strength of Israel’s relations with the United States. The move “does not mean that Israeli citizens without U.S. visas can head for Ben-Gurion Airport now for a quick flight to the United States,” acting U.S. Ambassador to Jerusalem Stephanie Hallett said. Israelis still must undergo a bureaucratic process