Next week marks two years since the signing of the Abraham Accords—groundbreaking peace and normalization agreements between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
These historic accords have ushered in a new era of cooperation in the Middle East, through diplomatic achievements, regional security partnerships, common efforts to counter Iran, billions of dollars in bilateral trade, and inspiring people-to-people ties.Read more about these remarkable achievements here.
The Abraham Accords are a shining example of what is possible when Israel is safe and American support is strong—which you help make possible through your support of AIPAC.
Peace can only happen when the U.S.-Israel relationship is rock-solid. Together, we will continue to work with our elected officials in Washington to strengthen the alliance, build upon these historic agreements, and keep Israel safe.
Below are more stories we are following and AIPAC app content from the week.
David Victor: AIPAC's New Political Strategy
"AIPAC’s new strategic approach to ensuring a strong U.S.-Israel relationship has earned many new friends and deepened bonds with old ones. It has also revealed new critics and deepened the enmity of those already known."
Sawsan Natour Hasson, newly appointed Minister for Public Diplomacy at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., sits down with AIPAC to discuss the Abraham Accords, opportunities for regional cooperation, her new role as the Minister for Public Diplomacy, and the Druze community in Israel.
Sawsan is the first Druze woman to serve in Israel's diplomatic core and has become a trailblazer in her community and an integral figure in Israeli diplomacy around the world.
Why is Israel experiencing a rise in Palestinian terrorism in the West Bank?
PODCAST • SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov talk to Khaled Abu Toameh about the rise in Palestinian violence in the West Bank and discuss the ongoing elections and battle against the Iran deal.
Behind the Screens: Leading the Pro-Israel Fight on Social Media
VIDEO • SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Social media influencers Hallel Silverman, Emily Schrader and Blake Flayton joined AIPAC to discuss their advocacy for Israel online, and to share advice for pro-Israel activists on social media.
A Conversation with Marko Djurić, Serbia's Ambassador to the U.S.
VIDEO • SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
AIPAC's Stephen Schneider sits down with Serbian Ambassador Marko Djurić to discuss Serbia's historic connection to, and growing ties with, the State of Israel.
Palestinian man caught in Jaffa with pipe bombs, rifle
VIDEO • SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
A Palestinian man carrying a makeshift firearm and two bombs was arrested by officers in Jaffa on Thursday, and later admitted he sought to commit a major terror attack in Tel Aviv, police said
"It's 60% enrichment right now. You only need 90% to get to a nuclear bomb and the jump from 60% to 90%, according to nuclear experts, isn't that much...Iran is only 3-4 weeks away from a potential bomb," says i24NEWS Senior U.S. Correspondent Mike Wagenheim.
Tel Aviv stock exchange hosts Morocco-Israel conference
VIDEO • SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
'The Jewish heritage is part of the Moroccan heritage, and this probably adds a lot in building the confidence,' says Dan Catarivas, the Director-General of the Manufactures’ Association of Israel.
Don’t stand by as Iran threatens to destroy Israel - Herzog in Berlin Read here
Joe Biden to Yair Lapid: We will never tie Israel’s hands against Iran Read here
REPORT: The Fourth Nuclear-Weapons-Related Testing Site Located: Another Parchin Site, More Undeclared Nuclear Material Possible Read here
Iran claims that it has new artificial intelligence capabilities Read here
Lapid: Shin Bet thwarted hundreds of attacks this year, including suicide bombings Read here
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