The two dual citizens, brothers, reportedly have four other relatives detained.
"There is more that the US government can do and they are choosing not to do it for Palestinians."
Awartani, who is Palestinian-Irish-American, according to the fundraiser, hopes to start his next semester of college on time despite his paralysis, the family's note said.
American-Israelis and American-Palestinians have been faced with a difficult choice; to stay amidst a war or evacuate to safety.
The appeal was submitted alongside other organizations including CAIR, Jewish Voice for Peace, and The Jerusalem Fund.
Senior American and Israeli officials claim that at this stage the plan is for Blinken and Mayorkas to make an affirmative announcement and move forward with the process.
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