The process takes only three days and costs under $25.
The Population and Immigration Authority says that it has its "finger on the pulse" and is readying to deal with the matter.
The appeal was submitted alongside other organizations including CAIR, Jewish Voice for Peace, and The Jerusalem Fund.
"The people that we're letting in are not appropriate," says the ex-spy.
Israel’s entrance into the US’s Visa Waiver Program is expected to increase business potential in a variety of sectors, from tech to healthcare.
In truth, given the closeness of the relationship between the two countries, it is somewhat hard to believe that Israel hasn’t been a part of this program up until now.
Those who use the ESTA applications system will receive a response within 72 hours and receive a two-year visa that is good for multiple trips.
Israel's Foreign Ministry said it would be announced this week that Israelis will no longer require a paper visa to enter the United States.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to endorse Israel's candidacy for the program on September 27.
As a condition for its accession to the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), Israel has since July 20 loosened access through its borders, and in and out of the West Bank.
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