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report this week from the IAEA – the international agency monitoring Iranian nuclear activity – revealed that Iran is still withholding information from inspectors about uranium discovered at a previously undisclosed site.
This dishonesty is nothing new. The Iranian regime has repeatedly refused to cooperate with inspectors who believe Iran is secretly advancing its nuclear program.
As Iran continues to advance its nuclear program, develop ballistic missiles and support regional aggression, America must strengthen the economic and diplomatic pressure on the regime while we work toward a broad agreement that address these issues. Pressure on Iran must continue until the regime changes its behavior.
Below are more stories developing this week related to the U.S.-Israel relationship.
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Brian Shankman
Director of Regional Affairs and Development
Israel Delivers Radars to U.S. Army for Iron Dome Batteries
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Israel has delivered the first Multi-Mission Radars (MMR) to the U.S. Army as part of the procurement of two Iron Dome missile defense batteries.
With bipartisan support from Congress, Israel developed Iron Dome to protect its citizens from rockets fired by Iranian-backed terror groups.
The U.S. Army purchased the system last year to help protect our troops.
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World Health Organization Meeting Unfairly Singles Out Israel as 'Health Rights Violator'
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Discrimination against the Jewish state continues to infect U.N. agencies.
What started as a World Health Organization (WHO) update meeting on the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, veered into a four-hour Israel bashing session, with some of the world's worst human rights abusers condemning the Jewish state.
Meeting at the annual assembly of the U.N.'s WHO, some 30 delegations including Venezuela, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Cuba, Malaysia and Lebanon, ripped into Israel for "allegedly violating the health rights of Palestinians and Syrians in the Golan Heights," according to a UN Watch report.
Helicopter with Israeli-Egypt Peacekeepers Crashes in Sinai
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A helicopter crash in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula involving a multinational observer force killed seven people on Thursday, including five Americans.
The United States organized the peacekeeping force to help monitor the 1979 Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty. It includes personnel from 13 countries, including over 400 Americans.
AIPAC mourns the loss of these eight international peacekeepers who gave their lives in service of peace and security.
Embrace Diplomacy: A Vision for Brighter Future
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Over the past three months, a new era has emerged for Arab-Israeli relations. Three nations—the UAE, Bahrain and Sudan—have stepped forward to forge a new path that will open doors for greater progress, prosperity and opportunity for their citizens.
However, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has refused to engage in negotiations with Israel since 2014.
Palestinian leaders should resume peace talks with Israel while following the lead of the Abraham Accords signers to create economic opportunities for their people.
Only through direct negotiations and normalization can Palestinians achieve a better life for their people.
American and Israeli Officials Meet for the 35th Joint Economic Development Group
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The U.S.-Israel partnership grows our economy, creates American jobs, and promotes American innovation.
American and Israeli officials held the 35th meeting of the U.S.-Israel Joint Economic Development Group this week. More than 80 representatives from dozens of agencies and ministries took part in the event.
"Both sides reaffirmed their commitments to economic policy coordination and cooperation, and expressed determination to expand our strong and enduring bilateral economic relations," a press release from the U.S. Embassy in Israel said.
Israel’s Missile Defense Chief on Weapons Collaboration with America
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The U.S.-Israel partnership keeps both countries stronger, safer and better prepared for future challenges.
In an interview with Defense News, Moshe Patel, the head of Israel’s Missile Defense Organization (MDO), discussed directed energy, how to make cheaper interceptors and what the new peace accords in the region mean for his organization, as well as future collaboration between the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and MDO.
Deni Avdija is Projected to be Highest NBA Drafted Israeli Player
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Deni Avdija, 19-year-old Israeli basketball sensation, will be the highest player drafted for the NBA from his country.
The youngest player ever to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv’s senior team, Avdija is ready to come stateside, to hear his name called somewhere early in next Wednesday’s draft, and to plant his country’s flag wherever his new home might be.
"Israel is a really small country. We haven’t provided a lot of players like other places. For me to put the flag wherever I go, it’s super important. I’m proud I can do that," he said. "… It’s for sure going to be exciting. This is the biggest stage for a basketball player in the world. And what are the chances for any player in the world to get drafted? It’s not a high percentage."
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The Power of Possibility | Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Z"L
AIPAC mourns the passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Z"L, a great moral leader, an intellectual giant, and a stalwart defender of the Jewish state.
Rabbi Sacks addressed the AIPAC Policy Conference in 2013 and gave an impassioned speech about Zionism, the miracle of Israel, and the importance of our work together.
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