Palestinian Deportation

Palestinians living in US will be shielded from deportation, the White House says

As I read the news about Palestinians living in the US being shielded from deportation, I can’t help but feel a mix of relief and frustration. On one hand, it’s a positive step that recognizes the dire situation in Palestine and acknowledges the danger of sending people back to a warzone. It’s the least that can be done to protect innocent lives in a conflict that seems to have no end in sight.

But there’s also a sense of frustration that this even has to be a topic of discussion. Why in the world would these human beings be subject to deportation in the first place?… Continue reading