SCHNEIDER, COLLEAGUES RELAUNCH BIPARTISAN ABRAHAM ACCORDS CAUCUS
WASHINGTON – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), along with Reps. Ann Wagner (R-MO), Craig Goldman (R-TX), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) today announced the relaunch of the House Abraham Accords Caucus in order to build on the success of the historic Abraham Accords. For decades, Congress has played a key role in promoting peace between Israel and its neighbors. The Caucus provides an opportunity to strengthen the Abraham Accords by encouraging deeper partnerships among the existing Abraham Accords countries and expanding the agreement to include countries that do not currently have diplomatic relations with Israel.
The Abraham Accords, which were signed on September 15, 2020, resulted in peace and normalization agreements between Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain, and have since been expanded to include Sudan, and Morocco—transforming the region, enhancing security, creating economic opportunities, and advancing vital US national security interests. The Accords built on the success of previous peace normalization agreements with Egypt and Jordan.
Schneider said: “The initial Abraham Accords were a historic crossroads, for the first time fully normalizing relations between Israel and Arab states. Strengthening and building upon them offers a path to durable peace for the entire the Middle East, which is why Congress must stay engaged with the process. I once again am proud to co-chair this bipartisan, bicameral effort to further Congress's work toward ensuring a safe, strong Jewish and democratic Israel living side by side with its neighbors—including the Palestinian people—with security, prosperity, and peace for all peoples.”
Wagner said: “I am once again proud to join my colleagues in co-chairing this important caucus as we work to advance the historic Abraham Accords and promote prosperity and stability in the region. Because of the strength of these relationships between Israel and its Arab neighbors, Iran and its so-called “axis of resistance” has been greatly weakened. President Trump’s negotiation of the Accords nearly five years ago was a massive step forward for Middle Eastern stability, and I am committed to working closely with the President so we can strengthen and expand these agreements, open new economic opportunities, and ensure Iran and its terrorist proxies can never again threaten peace in the region.”
Goldman said: “Alongside my colleagues, I am honored to co-chair the House Abraham Accords Caucus as we continue the vital work of strengthening U.S. national security while advancing peace and prosperity across the world. Nearly five years ago, President Donald Trump led the historic and monumental Abraham Accords—uniting nations once divided by conflict in a shared commitment to peace, mutual respect, and religious freedom. I look forward to working with my colleagues and President Trump to foster greater peace and cooperation between Israel and its neighboring Arab states.”
Wasserman Schultz said: “Strengthening and expanding the Abraham Accords is critical to advancing peace in the Middle East. I am proud to join my colleagues as co-chair of this vital caucus. We will be laser-focused on fostering broad bipartisan coalitions within the U.S. Congress to provide the resources and tools needed to promote the normalization efforts between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Achieving peace in the region will strengthen the security and economic opportunities for all.”
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