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Biden delays deportation of Palestinians from US: New York Times

US President Joe Biden moved to issue a memo that would delay the deportation of Palestinians from the US for the next 18 months, according to the New York Times.

The report said that 6,000 Palestinians are eligible for the reprieve under an immigration programme called, Deferred Enforced Departure.

Biden has been heavily criticised by Arabs and Muslims for Washington's fervent support of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which has killed close to 30,000 Palestinians.

The president's move on Wednesday was welcomed by some Arab-American advocates, but many have vowed to not vote for the president in the upcoming presidential election.