Our work to elect pro-Israel candidates is gaining national attention.
Much has been written about our community’s political engagement over the last few months, especially after Haley Stevens became the 11th AIPAC-backed pro-Israel candidate to defeat a detractor of the U.S.-Israel relationship in this election cycle.
"Anti-Israel players are not known for 'good faith' criticism of Israel. They much prefer to play hardball and lobby the US government to pressure Israel, and if Israel doesn’t capitulate, to threaten to undermine Israel’s security assistance. AIPAC has the right, if not the duty, to push back… This is consistent with AIPAC’s longtime mission to build bipartisan support for Israel, and so far, it looks like it’s working," Suissa writes.
I encourage you read and share these important pieces with those whom you know are following our work.
Finally, AIPAC hosted Middle East expert David Makovsky on the app for an in-depth analysis of last week’s conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Below are links to watch the program on-demand, and to register for our event on Monday with Former IDF Spokesperson Jonathan Conricus.
Have a great weekend,
Cory Meyer
Digital Engagement Director
The Abraham Accords: Two Years Later
Tomorrow marks two years since Israel and the UAE reached a historic agreement to normalize relations, known as the Abraham Accords, ushering in a new era of peace and cooperation in the region.
Shortly after, Israel reached similar agreements with Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco.
Why it matters: Brokered by the United States, these agreements have resulted in historic diplomatic achievements, people-to-people engagement, and bilateral cooperation — dramatically transforming the region for the better.
During President Biden’s trip to Israel last month, he underscored strong U.S. support for the Abraham Accords.
He remarked how critical it is "for Israel to be totally integrated into the region," and challenged the leaders of Middle Eastern nations to ask, at every step, "what can we achieve together?"
The bottom line: The impact of the Abraham Accords – made possible by a strong U.S.-Israel partnership – demonstrates that engaging with Israel, rather than boycotting Israel, creates remarkable opportunities for peace, prosperity and progress.
Former IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. (Res.) Jonathan Conricus joins AIPAC to discuss the three-day conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Lt. Col. (Res.) Conricus breaks down the IDF’s response in the conflict, Israel’s achievements and what was learned during these three days.
Helit Barel, former executive director of the Council for Peace and Security and former director at the Israel National Security Council, sits down with AIPAC to analyze Israel’s current security situation.
Helit dives into the Iranian threat, the opportunities facing the region following the Abraham Accords, and the mutually beneficial strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
David Makovsky: Analyzing Israel's Conflict with Palestinian Islamic Jihad
VIDEO • august 11, 2022
David Makovsky joined AIPAC to analyze the three-day conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, in which the Iranian-backed terrorist group launched over 1,000 rockets toward the Jewish state.
Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) joined AIPAC to discuss the bond between the Jewish and Asian American communities, why U.S. security assistance to Israel is so critical, and the importance of Holocaust education.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Member Charged for Plot to Kill John Bolton
VIDEO • AUGUST 11, 2022
"It's a murder-for-hire plot, again apparently in retaliation for the assassination of Qasem Soleimani... Requests for photographs wound up turning into a request to murder Bolton."
U.S. believes Russians began training on Iran Drones
VIDEO • AUGUST 11, 2022
"The Iranians over the years have managed to make the [drone-making] industry more indigenous... despite sanctions," said Dr. Meir Javedanfar, an Iranian-Israeli lecturer, author and commentator.
Haaretz Military Correspondent Amos Harel joins Tel Aviv-based journalist and Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor Neri Zilber for an in-depth conversation on the recent Israel-Palestinian Islamic Jihad conflict, Operation Breaking Dawn. They assess the impact of the operation on Israel’s relations with Gaza and Hamas, PIJ’s military capabilities compared to other terrorist organizations, Prime Minister Lapid’s handling of the escalation, and more.
Bassem Eid: Iran’s manipulation of the Palestinian people Read here
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