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Friend of Israel,
A new bipartisan bill was introduced in the House and Senate — the
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Israel Relations Normalization Act — to support Israel’s pursuit of peace with its neighbors.
What it does:
- Endorses the recent peace agreements between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco.
- Mandates the formulation of a U.S. government-wide strategy to strengthen and expand these agreements.
- Combats anti-normalization efforts by Arab League countries to discourage and retaliate against those who engage in people-to-people relations with Israelis.
Why it matters: The recent peace agreements have created a new era of peace, progress and prosperity — all made possible through a strong U.S.-Israel partnership cemented by decades of bipartisan congressional support for Israel’s security.
What’s next: The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is expected to vote on the bill on Tuesday.
TAKE ACTION:
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Urge your members of Congress to cosponsor this important bipartisan legislation and thank those who have already done so.
Through AIPAC, you help build this support by ensuring Congress understands that peace can only be achieved through a strong U.S.-Israel relationship.
Below my name are more key news items from the week.
Brian Shankman
Israel Swears in Most Diverse Government in Israeli History
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Israel swore in its 36th government Sunday night—the most politically diverse coalition in Israeli history.
Context: This marks the end of a lengthy political gridlock that produced four elections in two years.
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The Knesset, Israel's parliament, approved the government with a 60 to 59 vote.
President Biden
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said: "I look forward to working with Prime Minister Bennett to strengthen all aspects of the close and enduring relationship between our two nations."
- Biden
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spoke with Prime Minister Bennett over the phoneand Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid
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spoke with Secretary of State Blinken.
AIPAC
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welcomes the new, diverse Israeli government led by Prime Minister Bennett.
- We look forward to further bolstering the bond between the United States and Israel as the two democracies work in close partnership to advance our shared interests and values.
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Hamas Launches Fire Bombs at Israel
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Hamas is sending fire bombs into southern Israel.
The bombs sparked more than 24 fires over two days, causing psychological, economic and environmental damage.
Why it matters: Hamas continues to cause destruction in Israel and destruction in Gaza.
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Hamas is an Iranian-backed terrorist organization that controls the Gaza Strip and openly seeks the destruction of Israel.
In response, Israeli jets struck military compounds belonging to Hamas, according to an IDF statement.
Defeating terrorism is necessary for peace.
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It is through the generosity of our members that AIPAC works to help make Israel more secure by ensuring a strong U.S.-Israel relationship.
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Iranian "Elections" Highlight Dictatorial Rule of Supreme Leader
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Iran is once again staging a farce election tomorrow, in which its people will cast their votes for president from a pre-approved list of candidates permitted to run by the Supreme Leader.
Go deeper: As in the past, the Supreme Leader has eliminated any contenders who might stand in the way of his preferred candidate or challenge his authority.
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The Supreme Leader’s choice appears to be Ebrahim Raisi.Who he is: Raisi is a cleric, prosecutor, and politician who is personally responsible for the deaths of thousands of Iranian civilians.
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He is currently under U.S. sanctions for human rights abuses.Big picture: His election would offer no prospect for moderation or reform in Iran.
The way forward: The United States should recognize that Iran’s elections are a sham and that the Supreme Leader remains in firm control of Iranian policy.
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Peace, Prosperity and ProgressThe latest in the burgeoning relations between Israel and the Arab world.
- The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, and the King of Morocco
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congratulated Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on the formation of a new government.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Lapid
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discussed increased cooperation between the new Israeli government and the UAE during a phone call UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah.
- Israel and the UAE
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signed a treaty on the avoidance of double taxation—a historic agreement that will increase business and investment cooperation between the two countries.
- Israel will
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open an economic attache office in Abu Dhabi to attract foreign investment and boost economic relations with Gulf states and the broader Arab world.
- The Emirati flag was
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raised at the new UAE embassy in Tel Aviv.
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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