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Dear A.,
Kazakhstan is set to be the latest country to join the Abraham Accords,
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according to U.S. officials.
Through the Abraham Accords, the future of the region can be one of peace, stability and prosperity. These agreements directly advance American interests and security.
We applaud President Trump and his Administration for achieving this expansion and further widening the circle of peace and reconciliation.
We also thank the bipartisan Abraham Accords Caucus in Congress, which has played an important role in solidifying these joint partnerships that enhance America's security.
We now urge all of Congress to support the Abraham Accords and pursue policies that codify American support for the Accords, urge our other Arab and Muslim allies to join, and bind the participating nations closer together.
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Jake Braunstein
Director of Policy Communications
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Hostage survivor speaks out; Hamas releases another murdered hostage body
Hostage survivor Rom Braslavski is speaking out about the vile abuse he faced in captivity after being held by Hamas for over two years (video below). He was taken hostage while working as a security guard at the Nova Festival on October 7.
Today, Hamas
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release the body of Tanzanian Joshua Loitu Mollel yesterday. Joshua was an agricultural intern at Kibbutz Nahal Oz near the border with Gaza. He was taken alive and then killed by Hamas on the morning of October 7, and his body was taken to Gaza by the terrorist group.
May his memory forever be a blessing.
The United States must increase the pressure on Hamas and its sponsors in Qatar, Turkey and Iran to fully comply with the agreement and release all the hostages.
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Hostage survivor Rom Braslavski talks about how he was sexually assaulted, beat and tortured in Hamas captivity.
These are the monsters Israel defended its country against.
New intelligence on Hamas's ties to Al Jazeera, UNRWA and Iran
The IDF released intelligence documents this week that further expose
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Hamas's connection to Iran, UNRWA and Al Jazeera, as well as the actions the terrorist group took to "deepen civilian suffering" in Gaza.
Detailed documents that show the deep ties between the Qatari state-run media company Al Jazeera and Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
Hamas had power over Al Jazeera's news coverage and used it to ensure that the terrorist group would not be criticized, including blaming Israel for failed Hamas rocket launches that killed innocent Gazan civilians.
15 different Al Jazeera journalists were listed alongside their roles within terror organizations, including terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre.
Additionally, lists of UNRWA employees and Hamas terrorists showcase the overlap between the two organizations, including UNRWA teachers, medical staff and others who were also part of Hamas' al-Qassam Brigades, which led the October 7 attacks. UNRWA employees were also involved in taking and holding Israeli civilians hostage.
AIPAC brings delegation to Taiwan, Japan, South Korea
A delegation organized by AIPAC last week completed a
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nine-day visit to Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea to discuss strengthening the relationships between Israel, the United States, and each host nation.
The delegation included more than 200 AIPAC activists, along with AIPAC President Bernie Kaminetsky, CEO Elliot Brandt, Board Chair Michael Tuchin, and other senior staff.
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, addressing the group, praised Israel’s resilience, noting that “Israel’s determination and capacity to defend its territory provides a valuable model for Taiwan.”
The regional tour underscored the strategic potential of these relationships, rooted in shared democratic values, security cooperation, and innovation, and highlighted opportunities to deepen collaboration in technology, trade, and regional security.
Israel makes Egypt border military-free to stop drone smuggling
Israel has
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declared its 120-mile-long border with Egypt a 'closed military zone' in an attempt to cut down on the number of weapons-smuggling drones coming into the country.
Shin Bet, Israel's Security Agency, has been told to treat the drone smuggling as terrorism, which gives the military more security tools to deal with the threat posed by these drones.
Defense Minister Israel Katz
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announced that, "We are declaring war on drone smuggling. Anyone who breaches the forbidden area will be struck... Drone-borne weapons are part of the war against us. We will build deterrence here as we did in the north — the rules have changed, and those who traffic weapons will pay a heavy price."
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IDF launches wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah; U.S. issues new sanctions
The IDF today
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launched a wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon, after issuing evacuation warnings for Lebanese civilians.
The strikes come as Hezbollah is working to rebuild and rearm in violation of the November 2024 ceasefire agreement, and while the Lebanese government is failing to carry out its pledge to disarm the Iran-backed terror group.
Meanwhile, the Treasury Department today
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sanctioned individuals involved in “funneling tens of millions of dollars from Iran" to fund Hezbollah’s terrorist activities.
"Lebanon has an opportunity to be free, prosperous, and secure—but that can only happen if Hizballah is fully disarmed and cut off from Iran’s funding and control," Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John K. Hurley said.
The United States must increase the pressure on Lebanon to carry out its stated pledge and fully disarm Hezbollah.
Other notable headlines
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Israel, Saudi Arabia moving toward direct talks: report
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DOJ Probe of Iran Oil Tycoon Examines His Global Banking Network
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Israel to Europe gas pipeline idea back on table, Minister Eli Cohen tells 'Post'
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The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
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