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Newsweek

PROTECTING AMERICA'S MEDICAL SUPPLIES IS A BIPARTISAN NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE 

America is beholden to those who supply us. Institutions from the military to hospitals rely on imports from a broad range of countries, and not all of them are friendly. Relying on non-allied countries for critical goods makes us vulnerable. We can only improve that reality with bipartisan collaboration.

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Times of israel

The top Democrats and Republicans in the Senate and several other U.S. lawmakers taking part in a series of visiting congressional delegations met with Israel’s leadership this week to discuss judicial overhaul plans, Iran and ties between Jerusalem and Washington.

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The Hill

THE US CAN USE THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS TO NEARSHORE VITAL MEDICATIONS

The good news is that the global pandemic, combined with diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East, presents a unique opportunity for the United States to “nearshore” some of its pharmaceutical operations to Abraham Accords nations. 

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers

MCMORRIS RODGERS ANNOUNCES BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL ABRAHAM ACCORDS CAUCUS TO SUPPORT PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), along with Representatives David Trone (MD-06), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Ann Wagner (MO-02), today announced the creation of the Abraham Accords Caucus to build on the success of the historic Abraham Accords.

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The Times of Israel

FROM IRON DOME TO SUPPLY CHAINS, US CHRISTIAN GROUP QUIETLY SHAPING US-ISRAEL TIES

After bringing House leaders to the West Bank and securing missile defense funding, the Alabama-based USIEA sees Abraham Accords countries replacing China as pharma suppliers.

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The Jerusalem Post

US-ISRAEL 'RIGHTING OLD WRONGS
BY EXTENDING WEST BANK AGREEMENTS

"We are elated with the overdue depoliticization of academic research, development and excellence," said USIEA Director Heather Johnston.

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The Jerusalem Post

JUDEA AND SAMARIA AS MUCH A PART OF ISRAEL AS GOLAN, TOP REPUBLICAN SAYS

The USIEA trip to the industrial park in the Ariel area was an “eye-opener,” Rep. Ann Wagner said. “To see Palestinians and Jews working together, so many of the myths I had heard fell apart.”

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The Jerusalem Post Magazine

GIVING CONGRESS A NEW PERSPECTIVE JUDEA AND SAMARIA

"When we go through the West Bank we give the whole situation a fair hearing," Heather Johnston said. "There's not a Republican or Democrat that would feel uncomfortable on one of USIEA's trips to Israel."

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cbn

CONCERNS OVER CHINA, IRAN PROMPT U.S. LAWMAKERS TO STRENGTHEN ISRAEL TIES 

As Iran’s nuclear potential reaches new levels and China increases its influence in the Middle East, the relationship between the U.S. and Israel grows even more vital. That is a major reason many U.S. lawmakers visit America's number one ally in the region.

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israel hayom

DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKER SAYS ISRAELI REFORMS 'INTERNAL MATTER,' LAMENTS U.S. COURT   

Democratic Congressman Juan Vargas, who represents California's 52nd district, defended Israel's right to determine the structure of its judiciary this week.

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Jewish News Syndicate

NIMBLE PRO-ISRAEL ORGANIZATION KEY TO US-ISRAEL MISSILE DEFENSE FUNDING

The USIEA isn’t as well-known as AIPAC and the alphabet soup of Israel-supporting entities in America, but it has a history of punching above its weight.

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Jewish Insider

CONGRESS LAUNCHES BIPARTISAN ABRAHAM ACCORDS CAUCUS

The House-Senate caucus will be a ‘cheerleading squad’ for the normalization agreements, co-chair Sen. James Lankford told JI.

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Tony Perkins

HEATHER JOHNSTON SHARES ABOUT HER NEW BOOK, "UNCOMMON FAVOR"

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The Jerusalem Post

AYOUB KARA: ISRAELI TREATMENT OF THE BAHRAINI PRINCESS OPENED DOOR TO DEAL

Kara spoke at the second annual Israeli-Palestinian Economic Forum, a grassroots UISEA initiative to focus on ways to improve Israeli-Palestinian economic ties.

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Cleveland Jewish News

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES MEET WITH ISRAELI, PALESTINIAN BUSINESS LEADERS IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA

USIEA Executive Director Heather Johnston witnessed a “paradigm shift” in the senior members of Congress over the course of the mission.

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The Times of Israel

PALESTINIAN AND ISRAELI LEADERS LAUNCH WEST BANK ECONOMIC INITIATIVE

With support from USIEA, Palestinian and Israeli business and political leaders launched a joint economic initiative aimed at advancing economic opportunities in the West Bank.

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Jewish insider

2024 GOP HOPEFULS POMPEOP AND COTTON VISIT ISRAEL 

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, two prospective 2024 Republican presidential candidates, are among several former and current U.S. officials and legislators visiting Israel this week.

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Senator Joni Ernst

The Abraham Accords have the potential to anchor Middle Eastern security cooperation, economic prosperity, and cultural exchange grounded in mutual understanding.

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The Times of Israel

US FILLS BOARD THAT'LL DISH OUT $250m FOR ISRAEL-PALESTINE PEACE-BUILDING PROJECTS

Partnership for Peace Fund Advisory Board will be chaired by Palestinian-American lawyer George Salem along with other prominent figures in field from both sides of the aisle.

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The Times of Israel

DAILY BRIEFING JAN. 10 - INSIDE A TINY US PRO-ISRAEL CHRISTIAN GROUP WITH BIG REACH

Diplomacy reporter Lazar Berman casts an eye on the USIEA and the race to head JAFI; news editor Amy Spiro updates us on the Western Wall and Israel’s 1st Orthodox figure skater.

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i24 News

USIEA WORKS TO BOLSTER U.S.-ISRAELI RELATIONS

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The Hill

ISRAELI, PALESTINIAN BUSINESS LEADERS SEEK BOOST FOR INVESTMENT PROJECT

“In a strong bipartisan way, we should be supporting the grassroots movement for economic cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians," said Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. "It’s foundational to achieve peace in the region."

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The Jerusalem Post

EYING TRUMP, PALESTINIANS, SETTLERS HOLD KOSHER HEBRON IFTAR CELEBRATION

USIEA Executive Director Heather Johnston witnessed a “paradigm shift” in the senior members of Congress over the course of the mission.

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