Overview

• 69 Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to the Biden administration requesting refugee status for certain Palestinians.
• The proposed Priority-2 designation would facilitate the resettlement of Palestinians with U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relatives.
• The letter highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with millions displaced and thousands killed.
• This move adds pressure on President Biden, who faces criticism from both progressive and conservative factions.
• Advocates stress the urgency of a ceasefire and humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering in Gaza.