Friend of Israel,
The IDF released video footage and photos this week of a new Hamas tunnel it detected that had crossed into Israel. This tunnel was the deepest ever found from Gaza and demonstrates the persistent drive of the Iranian-backed terrorists to attack Israel.
Over the past few years, we have successfully lobbied Congress to allocate $177.5 million for the United States to work with Israel to research, develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies to detect and destroy these terror tunnels.
Our constant effort to educate Congress about this threat and lobby for this funding ensures Israel remains strong as the Iranian-backed terrorists try to do it harm.
Sincerely,
Brian Shankman
Director of Regional Affairs and Development
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Below you will find other news we are following this week.
Best,
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Iran: Sheltering and Sponsoring Terror Against America
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On Nov. 13, it was revealed that Al Qaeda’s second-in-command Abu Muhammad al-Masri was killed this past August while living in Tehran. This successful operation resulted from U.S.-Israel cooperation.
For more than two decades, Iran has supported Al-Qaeda terrorists, providing expertise, protection and safe passage.
America must maintain terrorism sanctions against the leading state sponsor of terrorism. Lifting these sanctions on Iran would only enrich a repressive regime backing terror against America and our allies.
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Israel Discovers Iran Bomb Plot, Strikes Iranian Targets in Syria
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This week, the IDF uncovered an Iranian bomb plot being carried out by Syrian forces in northern Israel. Several explosives were uncovered and disarmed inside Israeli-controlled territory in the Golan Heights.
In response, Israel carried out airstrikes on Iranian and Syrian military targets in Syria.
The Iranian regime continues to arm its terror proxies and transfer weapons to terrorists seeking to attack the Jewish state.
Israel has drawn a clear red line: It will not allow Iran to establish a permanent military foothold in Syria to attack and terrorize Israeli citizens.
State Department Will Not Support BDS
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On Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States would end U.S. support for groups that support the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions campaign against Israel.
We welcome Secretary Pompeo's announcement that the State Department will not fund organizations that support the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign.
U.S. government efforts are critical to thwarting the anti-Israel, anti-peace, discriminatory BDS campaign.
Bahrain Forges a New Path of Peace with Israel
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Bahrain's Foreign Minister traveled to Israel this week for the first official visit from Bahrain to the Jewish state.
The Bahraini Foreign Minister joined Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to build upon the historic Abraham Accords and usher in a new era of Israeli-Arab cooperation.
During the visit, Israel and Bahrain announced plans to open embassies in each country.
The UAE, Bahrain and Sudan are forging a new path of peace with Israel.
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Other Arab states and the Palestinians should follow their lead.
Innovation Update — November 2020
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Israel is a strategic ally working with the United States to solve critical 21st century challenges. Throughout the last couple months, we have seen close cooperation between the United States and Israel, making both countries safer and better prepared to overcome shared challenges.
On Thursday, Innovation Update, AIPAC's regular compilation of key articles highlighting American and Israeli innovations, was sent to Capitol Hill offices.
In case you missed it...
Two Israeli basketball players were drafted into the NBA this week.
Deni Avdija will be joining the Washington Wizards and became the highest selected Israeli in NBA Draft history.
The Boston Celtics selected Israel's Yam Madar.
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