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U.S. Demands 5-Year Social Media History from Israeli Tourists

12/14/2025

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published draft regulations requiring Israeli tourists to provide five years of social media history to enter the United States.
The proposal would apply to travelers from 42 allied Visa Waiver Program countries.
The aim is to strengthen border security, per U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
The announcement follows a shooting involving an Afghan national and signals a tightening of immigration policies.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published draft regulations requiring Israeli tourists to provide five years of social media history to enter the United States.
The proposal would apply to travelers from 42 allied Visa Waiver Program countries.
The aim is to strengthen border security, per U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
The announcement follows a shooting involving an Afghan national and signals a tightening of immigration policies.