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The Abraham Accords were the most positive development in the Middle East in almost three decades, tripling the number of Arab states moving to recognize Israel. Building on that historic achievement in a time when trust has worn thin will be a heavy lift. But with American prestige and power, the glaringly obvious benefits of Arab-Israeli integration and interdependence, and President Trump’s unique stature in the region, it is a goal worth pursuing.

Despite Iran’s pursuit of Israel’s annihilation, the agreements have held, granting Israel a cushion of regional support as it fights for its borders

The Druze community is an essential part of the Israeli social fabric. It is well-respected, admired for its loyalty and courage. Similarly to the Jewish communities in the US that make approximately 2% of the population, the Druze are approximately 1.6% of Israeli society. Just like the Jewish communities in the US, which are well integrated in multiple walks of life, the Druze, too, are in such a position.

September 15 marks the third anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords on the White House lawn, an occasion that American Jewish Committee (AJC) is delighted to celebrate with our partners across the region.

The concept of “elite” or “elites” is much vilified these days. Outside Israel, the term elite is repeatedly used against Jews, who are blamed for modern society’s actual or presumed ailments, such as income inequality, globalism, and immigration. However, the hostility towards the elite has not skipped Israel, where political parties have sought to cultivate long-held grievances against those who allegedly look down on their less educated or economically fortunate fellow citizens.