World leaders addressed the U.N. General Assembly this week in New York.
President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s security and preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapidhighlighted Israel's extraordinary achievements, Iran’s continued aggression, and Israel's enduring commitment to peace with the Palestinians in an agreement based on two states for two peoples – so long as a future Palestinian state will be a peaceful one.
On Israel's achievements: "In just 75 years, Israel has become a robust liberal democracy, a technological powerhouse, and an engine for solving the world's greatest challenges."
On peace with the Palestinians: "We can build your future together, both in Gaza and in the West Bank. Put down your weapons and prove that Hamas and Islamic Jihad are not going to take over the Palestinian state you want to create. Put down your weapons, and there will be peace."
On Iran: "The only way to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is to put a credible military threat on the table. And then, and only then, to negotiate a longer and stronger deal with them."
He also claimed Iran’s regime "has one of the most efficient mechanisms in the protection of human rights," while Iranians protested across the country in response to the regime’s vicious repression.
Also this week, a number of House Democrats condemned comments made this week by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) in which she argued that support for "Israel’s apartheid government" is incompatible with "progressive values."
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"When this regime is gone, Israel can have security. When this regime is gone, people in the Middle East can breathe again, we can have human rights. Right now, the regime is responsible for corruption and oppression, not just in Iran but in Syria, in Yemen, in Iraq, in Lebanon. And of course, it's a terror threat throughout the world."
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Bruce Pearl: Auburn University Men's Basketball Head Coach
VIDEO • SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Auburn University Men's Basketball Head Coach Pearl brought his team to Israel for a "Birthright for College Basketball Tour" of the Jewish state. Auburn competed against the Israeli National Team, while also gaining a firsthand experience of Israel's historical, religious and cultural sites.
Coach Pearl is an outspoken advocate for the U.S.-Israel relationship and for ensuring Israel can always defend itself. He joined AIPAC for an exclusive conversation to share his motivations for bringing the Auburn Tigers to Israel and using his public platform to spread a pro-Israel message.
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.
