New York, NY – Harriet P. Schleifer, Chair, and William Daroff, CEO, of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued the following statement:
“We commend the House of Representatives for the passage of HR 1268, introduced by Representatives Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Mike Lawler (NY-17), which would establish a new ambassador-rank special envoy position within the U.S. State Department dedicated to advancing the history-making Abraham Accords.
“We urge the Senate to follow suit and pass this legislation without delay. The creation of a permanent, codified position will ensure that the United States stays engaged in the Middle East peace process and builds from the success of the existing Abraham Accords. This bill would further demonstrate a whole-of-government commitment to promoting mutual cooperation between Israel and her neighbors and fostering democratic values.
“We are grateful for the effort to enhance Israel’s security by strengthening the Abraham Accords, as well as the strong bipartisan support for Israel in Congress, which continues to be the bulwark for insuring Israel will be better able to defend herself over the long course against current and future threats.”
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