"Several U.S.-designated terrorist groups operate actively in the West Bank or Gaza Strip and have murdered American citizens. Also, the recent war in these areas likely resulted in compromised vetting and screening abilities. In light of these factors, and considering the weak or nonexistent control exercised over these areas by the PA, individuals attempting to travel on PA-issued or endorsed travel documents cannot currently be properly vetted and approved for entry into the United States."
"Beyond Palestinians, the Trump Administration is also banning people from five other countries Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. The restrictions are necessary, the proclamation said, based on the lack of sufficient information to assess the risks posed by foreign nationals from the banned countries. Trump's proclamation added a strong terrorist presence, as well as criminal and extremist activity, leading to an overall lack of stability in the banned countries making it difficult to vet those people who come to the U.S."
President Donald Trump expanded the administration's travel ban to include Palestinians and nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Several U.S.-designated terrorist groups operate in the West Bank and Gaza and have killed American citizens, and recent fighting likely compromised vetting and screening abilities. Weak or nonexistent control by the Palestinian Authority prevents proper vetting of PA-issued or endorsed travel documents. The administration cited lack of sufficient information, strong terrorist presence, criminal and extremist activity, and overall instability making vetting difficult. The new additions join 12 countries previously blocked in June, and 15 more received partial sanctions.
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