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USIEA has resourcefully stepped up as a thought leader and expert on the U.S.-Israel relationship to provide an unbiased educational voice on various issues. With thought leadership, we can bring greater awareness of our work to members of Congress and their staff. We also expand our education to the general public as to why Israel is a critical U.S. ally.

USIEA is engaged with press on local, national, and international levels. We have a group of fellows residing in both the U.S. and Israel that frequently release opinion editorials on current events surrounding the U.S.-Israel dynamic.

A MORAL REALIGNMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

In a new piece, USIEA Founder and President Heather Johnston describes “Operation Epic Fury” as a watershed moment in the moral and geopolitical realignment of the Middle East. The campaign is the execution of a strategy years in the making, aimed at reshaping the region by distinguishing regimes that terrorize from those willing to cooperate in a new order anchored in stability, economic growth, and peace. Why It Matters: By degrading Iran’s military capabilities and proxy networks, the U.S. and Israel are creating the conditions for that shift and advancing the vision behind the Abraham Accords.

March 27, 2026

INSIDE THE IRAN CONFLICT WITH AMBASSADOR MICHAEL LEITER AND HEATHER JOHNS

USIEA continues to bring its members into the highest levels of political and diplomatic leadership. In this recent webinar, our supporters heard directly from Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter, who joined from a meeting room amid his demanding schedule. In conversation with Heather Johnston, the discussion explored how the conflict with Iran is reshaping Israel’s security, the regional balance of power, and the strategic position of the United States. If you missed this vital briefing, you can watch the full recording here. Why It Matters: In fast-moving crises like this, secondhand summaries are often incomplete or misleading. Hearing directly from a sitting ambassador provides context and strategic insight that rarely reach the public.

March 19, 2026

"ONE AFTER THE OTHER"

USIEA Executive Director Joan Leslie McGill joined Newsmax to discuss the ongoing campaign against Iran’s leadership. “We’re watching Israel and the United States take out one after the other,” she said, pointing to what she described as a sustained and systematic effort to degrade the regime’s command structure over time. Why It Matters: Targeting senior leadership is a core element of successful warfare. Removing decision-makers disrupts coordination, slows operations, and creates uncertainty within the chain of command, limiting a regime’s ability to plan and respond effectively.

March 18, 2026

WHY ANTISEMITISM IS GROWING IN AMERICA

In an interview on Just the News: No Noise, USIEA Founder and President Heather Johnston discussed the rise in antisemitic attacks in the United States as tensions with Iran escalate. Johnston warned that antisemitism often grows when historical understanding fades. She also discussed how social media and segments of the mainstream media are amplifying distorted narratives about Israel, particularly among younger audiences. Why It Matters: Johnston emphasized that confronting antisemitism requires both historical education and bipartisan leadership willing to stand against anti-Jewish hatred and radical Islamic ideology before it becomes a deeper national security threat.

March 11, 2026

IRAN HAS SHOWN WHAT IT IS

In a recent appearance on NewsNation, USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball argued that Iran has made clear that it is an imminent threat to the United States, Israel, and Gulf countries. He contended that the most effective response is to neutralize Iran’s missile capability, reducing the need for endless defense against a regime whose aggression is no longer in doubt. Why It Matters: Kimball’s remarks underscore a central strategic argument: namely that the more Iran’s offensive capabilities are degraded, the less the region must rely on perpetual defense against an openly hostile regime.

March 9, 2026

PROSPECTS FOR CHANGE IN IRAN

USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball joined NewsNation to discuss what it would take for the Iranian people to seize control of their country amid the ongoing conflict. Kimball pointed out that while many Iranians oppose the regime, the security apparatus that protects it must first be weakened before meaningful political change becomes possible. “When the time is right, they can go and seize control,” he said, adding that the regime’s security forces “need to be degraded further.” Why It Matters: Kimball’s analysis highlights a central reality of authoritarian regimes, namely, public discontent alone rarely brings change while security forces remain intact. His comments underscore that weakening the regime’s coercive power is likely a prerequisite for any successful popular movement inside Iran.

March 9, 2026

ARI SACHER'S EXPERT ANALYSIS OF IRAN MILITARY OPERATIONS

Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle featured USIEA Senior Policy Advisor Ari Sacher, an Israeli rocket scientist, to break down the military firepower used in the unfolding Iran conflict. During the segment, Sacher provided technical insight into the capabilities and strategic purpose of the weapons systems deployed by the United States and Israel, explaining how modern precision strike and missile defense technologies shape the battlefield. Why It Matters: By translating complex weapons systems and operational strategy for a national audience, Sacher helped illuminate how advanced military technology and missile defense systems play a decisive role in modern conflicts.

March 4, 2026

WHAT THE IRAN DEADLINE MEANS FOR U.S. STRATEGY

USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball joined The Sean Hannity Show to analyze the administration’s ultimatum to Iran and the policy implications of the President’s stated timeline. He said the ten day window should be taken seriously and emphasized that the proposal presented to Tehran amounts to a surrender document for Iran, not a negotiation between equals. Why it matters: The interview provides a levelheaded policy framework for understanding the administration’s options, the risks of inaction, and the broader implications for U.S. national security and Israel’s security.

February 19, 2026

TRUMP, IRAN, AND THE PROSPECTS FOR REGIME CHANGE

USIEA Director of Policy EJ Kimball joined No Spin News with Bill O’Reilly to discuss the latest on President Trump’s approach to Iran and the real prospects for regime change. Kimball broke down how American strategy on deterrence, leverage, and pressure interacts with Iran’s internal dynamics and U.S. diplomatic options, arguing that the stakes go far beyond partisan politics and speak directly to U.S. strategic interests. Why it matters: As policy debates intensify, Kimball’s analysis explains why sustained pressure coupled with diplomatic avenues matters for Israel’s security and regional stability.

February 11, 2026

IRAN PROTESTS RAISE HOPE. THE AFTERMATH REQUIRES REALISM

In a Washington Times op-ed, USIEA Executive Director Joan Leslie McGill examines what could follow if Iran’s regime were to fall. While supporting the courage of Iranian protesters, she cautions against assuming that regime collapse would automatically lead to democracy or stability. McGill outlines possible post-regime scenarios and stresses that Iran’s power structures, ideology, and regional ambitions would not disappear overnight. Why it matters: McGill’s analysis pairs moral clarity with strategic realism. Supporting the Iranian people requires honesty about what comes next, careful policy planning, and sustained pressure to prevent chaos, extremism, or renewed repression from filling the vacuum.

January 25, 2026

TRUMP: U.S. HAS SUCCESSFULLY CARRIED OUT A STRIKE AGAINST VENEZUELA AND ITS LEADER

“It is not just the drug trafficking which was a big part of this, but it's also drone technology that was being transferred from Iran to Venezuela. Just imagine for a moment if those drones that Iran has were being used to target the United States like they were being used to target Israel. Venezuela had become that type of a threat potentially to the U.S., and these foreign actors have been looking for an opportunity to get a very strong foothold in the western hemisphere, and they had it in Venezuela, but that does not exist anymore.” — E.J. Kimball

January 3, 2026

BONDI BEACH TERROR ATTACK

“This is what globalizing intifada means, it's a call to rise up. When you hear things like 'resistance is justified' or by any means necessary are we looking for more freedoms and a better life for Palestinians or are we trying to justify the killing of jews?” — Bruce Pearl

December 15, 2025

CAN SAUDI ARABIA NORMALIZE TIES WITH ISRAEL?

"I think that this is actually an incredible statement about the Abraham Accords that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia just said publicly what has been happening behind the scenes, which is that Saudi Arabia is ready to make peace with Israel, that is monumental.” — E.J. Kimball

November 18, 2025

HERITAGE DEFENDS WHITE NATIONALIST INTERVIEW

“I have studied the roots of systemic anti-semitism, I know how this gets propagated and normalized in a society, and it's by making claims like that Jewish people are mystics, that they are a part of the occult, that they're funding the one world order. That is exactly the kind of rhetoric that people used in the 1930's and 40's leading up to Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. This is how you normalize it, and you have to believe him when he says it.” — Joan Leslie McGill

October 31, 2025

ISRAEL HAMAS DEAL

“I think that it’s really important to realize that President Trump has done something no one thought possible, instead of going how do we get Israel and Hamas to come into an agreement, he got Israel and the other countries to come into agreement, and they are imposing that deal on Hamas, something that should have been done all along.” — E.J. Kimball

October 11, 2025

HAMAS OFFERS PEACE DEAL, HOSTAGE RETURN

“Hamas is trying to position itself as the victor here, but what President Trump has done is actually broadened this and the goal is the expansion of the Abraham Accords that starts with Gaza as the entry point.” — E.J. Kimball

October 9, 2025

TRUMP'S GAZA PLAN WOULD END WAR IMMEDIATELY

“Peace through strength. Look how strong Israel is right now, look at what they’ve done militarily, look at how they have made the region much safer.” — Bruce Pearl

October 1, 2025

FORMER REPUBLICAN LAWMAKER LOOKS TO HELP US ALLIES TAKE POWER AWAY FROM CHINA

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers joins initiative to shift drug manufacturing to Abraham Accords region.

September 25, 2025

FORMER GOP LAWMAKER FIGHTING TO SHIFT US, ALLIES FROM CHINESE-MADE PHARMACEUTICALS

Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a former Republican lawmaker and co-founder of the Abraham Accords Caucus, is working with the U.S. Israel Education Association to shift the U.S. and its allies away from Chinese-made pharmaceuticals.

September 17, 2025

BRUCE PEARL PAYS TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE KIRK

USIEA Board Chairman honors the life of Charlie Kirk.

September 15, 2025

FINISH THE FIGHT

Nearly two years have passed since the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.

September 8, 2025

TRUMP HOSTS NETANYAHU AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Ari Sacher discusses talks of ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, and Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize.

CIA CONFIRMS DAMAGE TO IRAN SITES

EJ Kimball addresses Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, U.S. and Israeli military strikes, and President Trump’s goal of achieving peace in the region.

TRUMP CALLS FOR SURRENDER, IRAN WARNS OF ALL-OUT WAR

Joan Leslie McGill addresses the extent of American involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, Israel’s wartime supremacy, potential outcomes in Iran if the Ayatollah is overthrown, and the unifying forces at work within Israeli society amidst the conflict.

IRAN'S CAPABILITIES AND ITS THREAT TO U.S. TROOPS

Heather Johnston outlines Iran’s capabilities, including its threat to U.S. troops and the limitations of its missile defense systems, while also addressing Prime Minister Netanyahu’s response to the attack.

SUSPECT OF BOULDER ATTACK SAID HE WANTED TO "KILL ALL ZIONIST PEOPLE"

EJ Kimball discusses the terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.

THE ONE THING TRUMP CAN DO TO END THE UKRAINE WAR

USIEA's EJ Kimball suggested that beyond sanctions, Trump could significantly pressure Russia by manipulating oil prices (potentially initiated during his recent Middle East trip) to hurt its revenue.

CHRISTIAN CASE FOR ISRAEL

In this episode of "Here I Am," host Shai Davidai sits down with Joan Leslie McGill, Chief of Staff at the US Israel Education Association. Together, they explore the complexities of US-Israel collaboration, the meaning of true partnership beyond the term "ally," and the deep faith-based motivations behind Joan’s support for Israel.

EJ KIMBALL DISCUSSES SYRIA

USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball discusses Trump's cessation of sanctions on Syria and the president's work to integrate the United States into the Middle East.

ARI SACHER DISCUSSES NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

USIEA Senior Policy Advisor Ari Sacher shares key updates on Israeli relations with Iran, nuclear developments in the Middle East, and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE US ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Auburn Tigers men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl was named the chairman of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA) on Thursday.

AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL NAMED CHAIRMAN OF US ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Auburn Tiger's men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl was named the chairman of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA) Thursday.

BRUCE PEARL NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE U.S. ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

As OutKick's Trey Wallace explains, Pearl's new off-court role gives him power as an evangelist for the Israeli cause.

AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL NAMED U.S. ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN

Bruce Pearl is making big moves!

AUBURN BASKETBALL COACH NAMED CHAIR OF US ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Fresh off an appearance in the men's college basketball Final Four, Auburn University head coach Bruce Pearl has been selected as chair of the U.S. Israel Education Association.

AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL NAMED CHAIR OF US ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION BOARD: 'I AM DEEPLY HONORED'

Bruce Pearl has been named chairman of the U.S. Israel Education Association's board of directors, it was announced Thursday.

EJ KIMBALL: IT'S TIME TO FINALLY SHUTOFF TERRORISTS' OPERATIONAL SPIGOT

President Donald Trump is taking on Shiite radicalism by restoring his maximum pressure campaign against Iran and militarily targeting the Houthis in Yemen.

COURT RECORDS CONCERNING MAHMOUD KHALIL

USIEA's Chief of Staff Joan Leslie McGill discusses the arrest and potential deportation of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil.

ISRAEL ACTIVIST SAYS IT'S TIME TO BRING ALL OF THE HOSTAGES HOME

Panelists Montana Tucker and Heather Johnston discuss the state of the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas on Fox News @ Night.

February 18, 2025

WITNESS AND REMEMBER

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, a sobering moment in history when the world was forced to confront the magnitude of evil suffered by Jews under the German Nazi regime.

January 27, 2025

REPUBLICANS MOVE TO INCLUDE ICC SANCTIONS IN PROCEDURAL VOTE AS THEY PREPARE TO TAKE CONTROL OF CONGRESS

As the all-Republican “trifecta” government prepares to take power in Washington, the party has included a significant challenge to the International Criminal Court inside a procedural package for the new congressional session.

January 2, 2025

TRUMP PROMISED 'ALL HELL TO PAY' IF THE HOSTAGES AREN'T FREED. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

When Donald Trump vowed that there would be “all hell to pay in the Middle East” if hostages are not freed by the time he takes office, what did he mean?

December 6, 2024

PENTAGON DOCUMENTS EXPOSE DEEP DIVISIONS WITH ISRAEL

The recent leak of two top-secret Pentagon documents assessing Israel’s readiness to strike Iran has revealed the extent of the Harris-Biden administration’s lack of understanding about its key ally’s future plans, according to experts.

October 23, 2024

FOUR YEARS LATER, THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS ARE STILL THE SOLUTION TO MIDEAST STABILITY

This past Sunday marked the fourth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, signed by Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan. They stand as a powerful symbol of regional cooperation and peacebuilding in a region rife with conflict, especially now.

September 18, 2024

U.S. ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CONDEMNS ALLEGED PLANS TO RELEASE MARWAN BARGHOUTI

The US Israel Education Association condemned the Friday report that Israel was considering, with the support of the United States, to release Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti as part of hostage deal negotiations with Hamas.

August 9, 2024

ABRAHAM ACCORDS CAUCUS FORMS BIPARTISAN GAZA WORKING GROUP

Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Ann Wagner (MO-02), David Trone (MD-06) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) launched the bipartisan Gaza Working Group, which will focus on reengaging Abraham Accords countries to plan for the “day after” in Gaza once Hamas is defeated.

June 11, 2024

U.S. ORGANIZATION PROPOSES UNRWA EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE

"There needs to be international support, and particularly from within the Arab world, to really drive this initiative,” said the U.S. Israel Education Association's Policy Director.

April 7, 2024

HEATHER JOHNSTON: FORTHCOMING MENA FDA BUREAU BILL A LONG-AWAITED VICTORY

Friend-shoring to the Abraham Accords Nations is a Viable Path to Peace. Amid a cataclysmic war in the Mideast between the region's only democracy, Israel, and Iran's terrorist proxies, there is still every reason to remain hopeful for a brighter future.This war may have threatened the progress made by the Abraham Accords over the past four years, but as U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said, "Virtually every leader I talked to supports moving forward with integration, normalization."

February 5, 2024

USIEA RELEASES IMPORTANT POSITION PAPER ON ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR

USIEA has released a comprehensive position paper announcing its official stance on the Israel-Hamas war. The paper includes messages for the U.S. government regarding hostages and how Israel should conduct future operations in the South.

January 8, 2024

HEATHER JOHNSTON DISCUSSES U.S. RESOLUTE SUPPORT OF ISRAEL

Heather Johnston, Founder and CEO of USIEA, discusses why the U.S. must remain resolute in its support of Israel.

December 18, 2023

ALABAMA WOMAN LEADING GROUP IN WASHINGTON MARCH FOR ISRAEL

A group from Alabama is among the thousands in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for the March for Israel.

November 14, 2023

U.S. SEN. BRITT, AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL PARTICIPATE IN PANEL DISCUSSION AT JEWISH TEMPLE: "WE MUST ERADICATE HAMAS"

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl spoke at a Jewish temple in Birmingham about the attacks on Israel early last month, decrying Hamas and advocating for a more aggressive foreign policy.

November 4, 2023

WE MUST STAND WITH ISRAEL: SEN. BRITT AND BRUCE PEARL FEATURED IN NATIONAL PLANNING GROUP TO DEFEND ISRAEL

USIEA hosted a Zoom meeting Monday of 247 U.S. activists developing a strategy to support Israel in the face of terrorist attacks featured Alabama's U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl.

October 9, 2023

ISRAEL FDA BRANCH GREENLIGHT JUST AROUND THE CORNER IN BOON FOR LOCAL INDUSTRY

Is the FDA finally on its way to opening a branch in Israel? A U.S. Congress committee is expected to give the initial go-ahead on Thursday for a proposal to open a branch of the Food and Drug Administration in Israel.

May 18, 2023

SENATOR ERNST - ABRAHAM ACCORDS CAUCUS PUSH STATE DEPARTMENT TO FACILITATE INTERFAITH DIALOGUES IN MIDDLE EAST

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

January 12, 2023

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.

January 10, 2022

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

Heather Johnston, Founder of U.S. Israel Education Association, shares about her new book, Uncommon Favor.

August 2, 2021

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.

October 21, 2020

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.

August 25, 2019

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.

February 22, 2019

ARE IRAN-U.S. TALKS REAL — OR STRATEGIC DELAY?

USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball joined NewsNation to unpack the confusion around reported Iran-U.S. negotiations. Iran has denied that meaningful talks are underway, raising the possibility that both sides are posturing rather than truly negotiating. Kimball explored whether this is diplomacy, delay, or the early stage of a broader leadership challenge to the regime. Why It Matters: In the middle of a conflict, public statements are often part of the strategy. They should be interpreted with caution, not taken at face value.

March 24, 2026

IRAN'S ESCALATION AND THE STRENGTH OF U.S.-ISRAEL UNITY

As Iran strikes Gulf oil facilities and intensifies attacks on its regional neighbors, USIEA Executive Director Joan Leslie McGill joined NewsNation to assess the situation. McGill described the escalation as a calculated attempt to divide the United States and Israel, but noted that these actions are increasingly backfiring, drawing condemnation and resistance from countries across the region. Why It Matters: Attempts to fracture the U.S.–Israel relationship are colliding with a broader regional reality: Iran’s aggression is alarming not just Israel, but its Arab neighbors as well. That dynamic is reinforcing, not weakening, the alignment of countries facing a common threat.

March 18, 2026

SETTING THE CONDITIONS FOR REGIME CHANGE

USIEA Executive Director Joan Leslie McGill joined NTD News to discuss the broader trajectory of the conflict with Iran. McGill noted that while the United States has not declared regime change as a formal objective, military actions are steadily creating the conditions that could make such an outcome possible. She pointed to sustained pressure on Iran’s leadership, military capabilities, and internal stability as factors shaping that trajectory. Why It Matters: Regime change does not always begin as a stated goal. It can emerge from pressure that weakens a government’s ability to function, opening the door to internal collapse or transformation.

March 18, 2026

WHY HAS PEACE UNDER THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY ELUDED US?

In a Fox News column, USIEA Chairman Bruce Pearl asks why decades of diplomacy centered on the Palestinian Authority have failed to produce peace. He highlights two ideas that deserve greater attention. The first is the “emirate plan,” which would replace the centralized Palestinian Authority with locally governed Palestinian communities in major cities. The second is deradicalization: reforming Palestinian education and institutions that have long promoted hostility toward Israel. Why It Matters: Pearl is encouraging policymakers to reconsider failed assumptions about the peace process and to explore approaches that focus on governance reform and deradicalization as foundations for lasting peace.

March 11, 2026

TENNESSEE SHOULD USE THE TERM "JUDEA AND SAMARIA"

Appearing before the Tennessee State Legislature, USIEA Chairman Bruce Pearl urged lawmakers to consider using the term “Judea and Samaria” rather than “West Bank.” Pearl explained that “West Bank” originated during Jordan’s control of the territory after 1948, when Jewish communities in the area were ethnically cleansed. He argued that “Judea and Samaria” better reflects the region’s ancient Jewish and Christian roots. Why It Matters: Pearl’s testimony highlights how language shapes public understanding of history and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, encouraging policymakers to consider the historical origins behind the terms they use.

March 5, 2026

STRATEGIC POWER OF THE U.S.-ISRAEL COORDINATION

Heather Johnston joined NTD News to discuss the recent developments in the conflict with Iran. Johnston explained that recent successes were made possible by an unusually close level of cooperation between the United States and Israel, including intelligence sharing, coordinated operational planning, and complementary military capabilities. Why It Matters: Johnston’s perspective reflects years of work by USIEA bringing American and Israeli political and defense experts together to deepen understanding of the region’s strategic landscape. That experience helps illuminate how close U.S.–Israel coordination shapes events on the ground and why the alliance remains central to confronting Iran and its proxy network.

March 4, 2026

LEGENDARY AUBURN COACH BRUCE PEARL BACKS TRUMP ON IRAN STRIKES

Bruce Pearl was featured in a glowing profile on Fox News, where the chairman of USIEA offered a historical view of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Pearl argued that years of diplomatic concessions empowered Tehran and its proxy network, while decisive action helps restore deterrence. He explained the moment as a test of leadership, praising the willingness of the United States and Israel to confront a regime that has targeted Americans and destabilized the region for decades. Why It Matters: As chairman of USIEA, Pearl’s perspective reflects the organization’s mission of educating American leaders about the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel and the stakes involved in confronting the Iranian regime.

March 3, 2026

TEHRAN IS MISREADING THE MOMENT

In a NewsNation interview, USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball pointed out that a dangerous miscalculation may be unfolding inside Tehran. He suggested that some Iranian leaders appear to believe current negotiations resemble the diplomacy of the Obama era, when extended talks and incremental concessions were the norm. Kimball warned that the present administration is operating under a different doctrine, one that places hard deadlines and backs them with visible military positioning. Why it matters: Kimball’s analysis highlights the risk that Iran could misread U.S. seriousness, increasing the likelihood of rapid escalation.

February 18, 2026

DERADICALIZATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY MUST SHAPE GAZA'S FUTURE

In a Washington Examiner op-ed, USIEA Founder and President Heather Johnston argues that humanitarian aid alone cannot secure peace in Gaza. She writes that deradicalization, accountability, and reform of educational and civic systems must be central to any post-Hamas plan. Why it matters: Replacing leadership without dismantling the structures that fuel radicalization risks repeating the same cycle of violence.

February 4, 2026

USIEA ON THE AIR: IRAN PROTESTS AND REGIONAL IMPLICATIONS

USIEA Executive Director Joan Leslie McGill joined Your News Talk America to discuss the protests in Iran, underscoring how the Islamic Republic's investment in terrorism abroad contributes to its deteriorating legitimacy at home, and she explained the potential ripple effects of the unrest on regional security dynamics. Why it matters: USIEA's media engagement brings nuanced, strategic context to a rapidly evolving situation in Iran, helping American audiences understand both the internal drivers of the protests and the broader implications for U.S. and Israeli security.

January 13, 2026

AUSTRALIA HONORS HANUKKAH TERROR ATTACK VICTIMS

“What happened in Australia, what is happening here around the world, we see these chance globalize the intifada and we are trying to explain it a way as something that it isn't. It is very clear what it is, it's a call for violence.” — E.J. Kimball

December 21, 2025

WHY CHRISTIANS MUST STAND WITH ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE AMID SURGING ANTISEMITISM

“At Thanksgiving, my heart is full of gratitude for family, freedom and the blessings of living in this great country. And like millions of other Bible-believing Christians, I am also thankful for the eternal promises of God, the miracle of the modern State of Israel and the sacred bond that unites us with the Jewish people. With antisemitism on the rise, it is important for Christians to stand up, speak out and resist any effort to divide us from our support of Israel.” — Heather Johnston

November 26, 2025

NICK FUENTES INTERVIEW CAUSES FIRESTORM

"Tucker Carlson looks at Israel as if it's a distraction from investing in the United States, being United States first and always, but I completely disagree, and I think most foreign policy experts would disagree with that. We know that Israel is central and critical to our national security, they are our air craft carrier in the middle east, they are the promoter of western values and democracy in the region and so it is in the United States best interest to have a strong relationship with Israel.” — Joan Leslie McGill

November 4, 2025

ISRAEL AND HAMAS PEACE DEAL

“We are going to celebrate this breakthrough in the hostages coming home, but this is not peace, this is not an end to the war, and this is not peace yet. I do believe peace is possible, but a ceasefire is not peace.” — Joan Leslie McGill

October 20, 2025

72 DEADLINE FOR HAMAS TO RELEASE HOSTAGES BEGINS

“How we are going to go about de-radicalizing the Gazan’s within the Gaza strip, you have to look at countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE that have done this, they have scrubbed their textbooks and their curriculum of all anti-Israel rhetoric, there is a long way to go to achieve true, lasting peace, but it is possible.” — Joan Leslie McGill

October 10, 2025

TRUMP: HAMAS HAS BEEN AGREEING TO IMPORTANT THINGS

“I am confidently optimistic that Hamas will free the hostages, those that are alive and those that have been killed. But the question is, are they going to de-militarize? Are they going to lay down their weapons? Are they going to leave Gaza and let the re-building begin?” — Bruce Pearl

October 6, 2025

PRES. TRUMP'S MEETING WITH NETANYAHU

EJ Kimball discusses Trump's 20 point plan for Gaza.

September 29, 2025

UN SHOWDOWN WILL DECIDE IF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS ARE BUILT TO LAST

Arab nations cannot keep cashing Israeli trade checks while refusing to stand with Jerusalem against terror and UN recognition of Hamas.

September 23, 2025

ISRAEL MUST RECLAIM SOVEREIGNTY OVER JUDEA AND SAMARIA

The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to endorse a two-state “solution.”

September 16, 2025

STRIKE ON DOHA

Qatar leadership threatens retaliation after Israel’s targeted strike of Hamas leaders in Doha.

September 11, 2025

MISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN: AID IN GAZA

EJ Kimball discusses the IDF providing aid to Gaza and the controversy about the Druze.

A BOLD PATH TO PEACE AND TOTAL VICTORY IN A NEW MIDDLE EAST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Trump. More than a victory lap after the extraordinarily successful operation that the two men led against the Iranian regime, the agenda will reportedly include potential next steps in the Gaza Strip and the possibility of expanding the Abraham Accords to include other Arab and Muslim countries.

DID THE U.S.DISABLE IRAN'S NUCLEAR FACILITIES?

Joan Leslie McGill outlines Iran’s unwillingness to negotiate, assesses the setbacks to Iran’s capabilities, and explores the potential for regime change.

POTUS ON IRAN: "THEY SHOULD'VE DONE THE DEAL"

Joan Leslie McGill discusses U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, Iranian regime change, and the strength of the Abraham Accords.

ISRAEL LAUNCHES STRIKES OVERNIGHT TARGETING NUCLEAR FACILITY

EJ Kimball discusses the likelihood of U.S.’s involvement and taking military action in this war.

ATTACK IN BOULDER, COLORADO

An Egyptian national who entered America illegally yelled “free Palestine” while attacking Jewish-Americans in Colorado.

BRUCE PEARL MOURNS LOSS OF 2 ISRAELI EMBASSY STAFFERS FOLLOWING KILLINGS AFTER JEWISH MUSEUM EVENT

Bruce Pearl, the head coach of the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team and chairman of the U.S. Israel Education Association, mourned the killings of two Israeli Embassy staffers after a Capital Jewish Museum event on Wednesday night.

HOW OCT. 7 REVEALED ISRAEL'S TRUE FRIENDS IN AMERICA

USIEA CEO Heather Johnston Johnston speaks of the importance of changing the way Palestinian Arabs are educated in Gaza and USIEA's policy lane "friendshoring" U.S. medical supply chain out of China and into the allied countries.

EJ KIMBALL DISCUSSES TRUMP'S VISIT TO USE, QATAR, AND SAUDI ARABIA

USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball educates on Trump's visit to the Middle East and the President not visiting Israel.

US, IRAN HOLD SECOND ROUND OF NUCLEAR TALKS

USIEA's EJ Kimball break down the second round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, and what it could mean for regional security and the Trump administration’s strategy.

AUBURN BASKETBALL COACH NAMED CHAIR OF US ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Bruce Pearl has used his national platform to call for the release of the hostages in Gaza and speak out against the surge of Jew-hatred after Oct. 7.

AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL NAMED CHAIRMAN OF US ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Auburn Tiger's men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl was named the chairman of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA) Thursday.

AUBURN BASKETBALL COACH NAMED CHAIR OF US ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Fresh off an appearance in the men's college basketball Final Four, Auburn University head coach Bruce Pearl has been selected as chair of the U.S. Israel Education Association.

AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL NAMED U.S. ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN

Bruce Pearl is making big moves!

STAR NCAA COACH BRUCE PEARL TAKES NEW ROLE IN PRO-ISRAEL ADVOCACY GROUP

Auburn University men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl, who led his team to the NCAA Final Four earlier this month, is taking on a new role off the court— chairman of the board of directors for the pro-Israel nonprofit, U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA).

AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL NAMED CHAIRMAN OF U.S. ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is coming off a Final Four run that included him speaking about the ongoing situation in Israel and advocating for the release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who is being held in Gaza.

NEW ATTACKS AS GAZA CEASEFIRE COLLAPSES

USIEA's Heather Johnston joins NewsNation to discuss the looming release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander.

UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY NOT INTERESTED IN REAL, GOOD FAITH NEGOTIATIONS

USIEA's EJ Kimball and Rebeccah Heinrichs join ‘Fox News Live’ to analyze the state of negotiations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump following their dispute at the White House.

ARI SACHER DISCUSSES IRON DOME FOR AMERICA

USIEA Senior Policy Advisor Ari Sacher joins Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business to discuss the President’s Executive Order for an “Iron Dome for America.”

February 10, 2025

MIRIAM ADELSON'S HOSTAGE RIBBON-DRESS MAKES AN IMPRESSION

First Lady Melania Trump’s navy blue boater hat, Second Lady Usha Vance’s pink coat and Ivanka Trump’s Audrey Hepburn-inspired black-and-white gown made fashion headlines on Inauguration Day in the U.S. But in Israel, Dr. Miriam Adelson’s rose-gold and yellow-ribbon adorned dress at a Republican Jewish Coalition bash sent the fashionistas into overdrive.

January 23, 2025

'WE DON'T KNOW WHAT SYRIA WILL LOOK LIKE ON JANUARY 20,' SECURITY EXPERT TELLS 'POST'

After a chaotic first Trump administration of Syria policy, there’s uncertainty in both what Trump’s views and the newly rebel-led country will look like come inauguration day.

December 10, 2024

HEATHER JOHNSTON INTERVIEWED ABOUT NOMINATION OF MIKE HUCKABEE AS U.S. AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL

Heather Johnston discusses Mike Huckabee's nomination as ambassador to Israel and her time on the Huckabee Show.

November 18, 2024

ABRAHAM ACCORDS CAUCUS INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE PEACE AND TOLERANCE IN EDUCATION

The Co-Chairs of the Abraham Accords Caucus, Reps. Ann Wagner (R-MO), Brad Schneider (D-IL), David Trone (D-MD), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), have introduced a bipartisan resolution encouraging the U.S. Department of State and civil society organizations to further the goals of the Abraham Accords by promoting peace and tolerance through education across the Middle East.

September 24, 2024

HOW WE SHOULD REBUILD EDUCATION IN GAZA

“If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.” These are the words of Mahatma Gandhi, emphasizing the importance of educating the next generation to bring about peace.

September 10, 2024

HEATHER JOHNSTON JOINED STEPHANIE COUEIGNOUX TO DISCUSS THE ROLE THE U.S. PLAYS IN THE ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH CONFLICT

Watch Heather on LiveNow from Fox News.

July 10, 2024

GEOPOLITICAL IMPORTANCE OF U.S. AID TO ISRAEL

In the wake of Iran’s unprecedented attack against the Jewish nation, the U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA) is highlighting the importance of U.S. aid to Israel through its three-pronged education strategy: on The Hill, in Israel, and with the media.

April 20, 2024

HEATHER JOHNSTON AND FORMER GOVERNOR MIKE HUCKABEE DISCUSS ISRAEL

Huckabee and Johnston discussed key topics related to the U.S.-Israel relationship such as the changes in Israel since October 7th, the two state solution, and what Congress members are surprised by when they go to Israel with USIEA.

February 29, 2024

HARSHBARGER INTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN AND SECURE MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAINS

Representatives Diana Harshbarger and Juan Vargas (CA-52) introduced the United States-Abraham Accords Cooperation and Security Act, bipartisan legislation that will establish a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Abraham Accords bureau to provide guidance and technical assistance aimed at protecting our medical supply chains and ending our reliance on adversarial nations like China.

February 2, 2024

LEADERS DISCUSS THE CHURCH'S ROLE SUPPORTING ISRAEL: 'NOW IS THE TIME TO SPEAK BOLDY THE WORD OF GOD'

Heather Johnston, the founder of USIEA, went on to share that “it is unambiguously clear that when it comes to a time like this, we have to stand with Israel. [The church is] crying for a fresh move of God on the United States."

January 4, 2024

US LAWMAKERS CALL ON SENATE TO PASS BILL TO STOP CHINA BUYING IRANIAN OIL

Some 91% of Iranian petroleum exports are purchased by China and the money Iran receives is used to fund terrorist operations, say congressmen who passed the SHIP Act in the House of Representatives and are urging the Senate to do the same.

December 7, 2023

IT'S SAD: TUBERVILLE, BRUCE PEARL CONDEMN RISE IN ANTI-SEMITISM ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES AMID ISRAEL-HAMAS CONFLICT

During a roundtable addressing the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses held by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) condemned anti-Semitism and read aloud a statement from Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl.

November 9, 2023

WAR IN ISRAEL'S IMPACT ON THE BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY

Hamas’s terrorist invasion of Israel and the monstrosities that accompanied it have shocked the conscience of the civilized world. More than 1,400 Israelis were murdered in this horrendous assault, the proportional equivalent of multiple 9/11s.

November 2, 2023

APPROPRIATIONS BILL'S REPORT CALLING FOR ABRAHAM ACCORDS FDA BUREAU GOES TO A FULL HOUSE VOTE ON SEPT 29

The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 4368) is reported to be put to a vote on Friday, September 29th on the House Floor.

September 27, 2023

PROPOSAL TO OPEN FDA OFFICES IN ISRAEL AND UAE HEAD TO CONGRES

A proposal to open U.S. Food and Drug Administration branches in Israel and the United Arab Emirates is headed to Congress on Thursday for preliminary approval.

May 17, 2023

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.

September 12, 2022

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.

January 10, 2022

USIEA WORKS TO BOLSTER U.S.-ISRAELI RELATIONS

"How the US is looking to redirect the American pharmaceutical supply chain away from China to Israel and its new trade partners in the Middle East."

October 26, 2021

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."

November 30, 2019

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.

May 25, 2019

WHY BRUCE PEARL IS SPEAKING OUT NOW

In a recent conversation with David Zalik, USIEA Chairman Bruce Pearl spoke about why he stepped back from coaching to focus on advocating for Israel and the Jewish people. Pearl said his focus shifted from basketball to rising threats against Jews and the situation in Israel. He emphasized that Israel is America’s closest ally, fighting shared enemies, and highlighted USIEA’s work bringing members of Congress to Israel to deepen that understanding. Why It Matters: Beyond the headlines, this conversation reveals the motives, integrity, and warm humor of the man leading USIEA at a critical moment.

March 24, 2026

IRAN'S REGIME AT ITS WEAKEST POINT IN DECADES

USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball joined Newsmax to assess the current state of Iran’s regime, pushing back on narratives of American failure. Kimball argued that the regime is weaker than it has been in decades, with its leadership systematically targeted, its military degraded, its economy under sustained strain, and its internal legitimacy hollowed out. He described this moment not as accidental, but as the result of sustained strategic pressure over time. Why It Matters: At a time when some portray the conflict as a strategic setback, this assessment points in the opposite direction. Sustained pressure is constraining Iran’s capabilities and reshaping the balance in ways that are often overlooked.

March 18, 2026

WHAT'S REALLY DRIVING THIS CONFLICT

USIEA Founder and President Heather Johnston joined The Josh Hammer Show to discuss the war with Iran and the ideological forces shaping our time. Johnston pointed to radical Islamic ideology as a driver of instability and violence, and warned that efforts to weaken the Jewish-Christian foundation of American support for Israel are gaining traction. She emphasized the need to stay grounded in history as competing claims about the conflict intensify. Why It Matters: This conflict is being fought on two fronts: on the ground and in how it is understood. The outcome of that second fight will shape public support, policy decisions, and the strength of the U.S.–Israel alliance.

March 13, 2026

WORLD WAR III ISN'T ON THE HORIZON. IT HAS ALREADY BEGUN

In a Washington Examiner op-ed, USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball argues that a new world war may already be underway. Rather than a single dramatic outbreak, he writes that today’s conflict is unfolding through interconnected regional wars and great-power competition, linking Russia’s war in Ukraine, Iran’s regional aggression, and China’s global ambitions into a broader struggle between rival blocs. Why It Matters: Kimball argues that recognizing these conflicts as part of a larger global contest can help policymakers better understand the strategic stakes and the importance of strong alliances.

March 10, 2026

REBUILDING DETERRENCE AGAINST IRAN

In a NewsNation interview, USIEA Chairman Bruce Pearl addressed divisions in the United States over the war with Iran. He argued that the current crisis is the result of years of inaction that allowed Iran to expand its missile arsenal and regional proxy network. The current military campaign, he said, is aimed at restoring deterrence by confronting a threat that Tehran had exploited for decades. Why It Matters: Pearl’s argument frames the conflict not as a sudden escalation but as the delayed consequence of long-standing Iranian aggression.

March 5, 2026

BRUCE PEARL RESPONDS TO NEWSOM

USIEA Chairman Bruce Pearl pushed back on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s description of Israel as an “apartheid state” and his criticism of the country’s handling of Hamas. Jennings and Pearl pointed out that Newsom’s comments treated Hamas and Iran as separate problems, when in reality Hamas functions as a client of Iran and part of Tehran’s broader campaign against Israel. Pearl also pointed to the contrast in leadership between Newsom and Netanyahu, observing that Israeli leaders across the political spectrum have largely united behind the effort to confront Hamas and its Iranian sponsors. Why It Matters: Hamas cannot be understood apart from Iran. Viewing Hamas as an isolated problem risks overlooking the regional network that sustains it and the central role Tehran plays in the conflict.

March 4, 2026

IRAN'S IDEOLOGICAL REGIME

Fox News turned to USIEA Executive Director Joan Leslie McGill for analysis as debate intensified over Operation Epic Fury. McGill emphasized the complexity of dismantling the Iranian regime, noting that its ideology is deeply embedded across the country’s political, military, and religious institutions. At the same time, she argued that patience with the regime has run out among the United States, Israel, and many Iranians themselves, and that the difficult work required to challenge the dictatorship is now underway. Why It Matters: McGill’s analysis highlights a key reality of the Iran challenge: regime change requires confronting not only the government but an ideology deeply embedded in the state’s institutions.

March 2, 2026

TESTIMONY AT THE DOJ RELIGIOUS LIBERTY COMMISSION

This week, USIEA Chairman Bruce Pearl had the opportunity to testify before the U.S. Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission at a hearing on antisemitism and religious liberty in private institutions. Why it matters: The hearing reflects the moment we are in. Antisemitism is rising in public life and on campuses. Jewish students are facing hostility. Institutions are being tested on whether they’ll enforce their own standards and protect religious freedom. These conversations shape policy and signal whether the country is prepared to confront hate directly. We hope you will take a few minutes to watch the remarks.

February 11, 2026

CONGRESS APPROVES, PRESIDENT SIGNS FDA OFFICE IN ABRAHAM ACCORDS REGION AFTER YEARS OF USIEA EDUCATIONAL WORK

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 3, 2026 — When the U.S. President signed H.R. 7148 into law today, much of the focus centered on finishing the funding process for most of the federal government. But embedded within this bipartisan legislation is a provision that may reshape how the United States collaborates with emerging partners in the Middle East: the creation of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration office in the Abraham Accords region.

February 3, 2026

THE VENEZUELA CRISIS WAS NEVER JUST ABOUT DRUGS

At Blaze Media, USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball explains that Venezuela had become a strategic security threat, with Iran-backed terror networks and hostile foreign powers embedding themselves in the country and expanding transnational criminal and terrorist capabilities. Why it matters: Kimball's analysis reframes Venezuela as a national security issue that intersects with broader regional threats, emphasizing why U.S. engagement and decisive policy action are necessary to deny hostile powers strategic footholds in the Western Hemisphere.

January 5, 2026

WHY STANDING WITH ISRAEL IS A STRATEGIC AND MORAL IMPERATIVE

“The choice is not between peace and war. It is between confronting an ideology that sanctifies domination and violence or allowing it to advance unchecked under the cover of pluralism. The path forward demands clarity, resolve, and an honest reckoning with reality.” — E.J. Kimball

December 15, 2025

SAUDI CROWN PRINCE: WE WANT TO BE PART OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS

"You have the two countries that want to normalize but they have quite a chasm between them and if there is one person who can help secure this deal it would be President Donald Trump and he's going to have to figure out how to leverage the power of the United States to get the two sides to an agreeable solution that has a tenable security future for Israel.” — Joan Leslie McGill

November 18, 2025

HERITAGE FOUNDATION HEAD ASKED TO RESIGN

"When you're hosting a project to combat anti-semitism at the Heritage Foundation, you have an obligation to do that. You have an obligation to denounce the comment. He has a right to free speech obviously, but the Heritage Foundation has a moral obligation to call it out, that's where Kevin Robert's failed. He did not call out this anti-semitism that Tucker is allowing to be exposed on his network.” — E.J. Kimball

November 4, 2025

ALL 20 HOSTAGES RELEASED BY HAMAS

“I think we have to divide what’s going on into parts. First, we have to get the hostages out, that gives us back our hostages, and it changes the calculus in Israel, and it takes away the last chess pieces in the hands of Hamas. Hamas lost all of it’s leverage, and then we move on to the second part.” — Ari Sacher

October 13, 2025

GAZA PEACE DEAL BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS

“Our organization has been working with the UAE, also with our U.S. Administration and Congress on the next phase, which is going to be on the de-radicalization of the Gaza strip.” — Heather Johnston

October 9, 2025

WORLD WAITS FOR HAMAS TO RELEASE HOSTAGES

“It really is on Hamas to come to the table, to agree to fully disarm, because otherwise, this is just a ceasefire. It is not an actual peace deal if Hamas is allowed to keep their weapons.” — Joan Leslie McGill

October 6, 2025

ISRAEL DESERVES SUPPORT, NOT DEMANDS FOR ITS SURRENDER

Four score years ago, Israel was a dream. Today, it stands as a vibrant democracy, a world leader in technology, medicine, and agriculture, a thriving society built from the dust of deserts and the rubble of war.

September 29, 2025

BRUCE PEARL SET TO RETIRE AS AUBURN'S MEN BASKETBALL COACH AS RUMORS OF POLITICAL INTERESTS SWIRL

Pearl was also tapped to be the chairman of the U.S. Israel Education Association.

September 22, 2025

BRUCE PEARL PAYS TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE KIRK

Hamas’ barbaric October 7 massacre of Israelis — including children and the elderly — was driven by hatred, yes, but it was also enabled.

September 15, 2025

QATAR SHELTERED HAMAS — NOW LET IT SHELTER GAZANS

Hamas’ barbaric October 7 massacre of Israelis — including children and the elderly — was driven by hatred, yes, but it was also enabled.

September 10, 2025

CHARLES BARKLEY SAYS HE WOULD SUPPORT AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL IF HE RAN FOR U.S. SENATE

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said in a recent interview he would support Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl if Pearl decided to run for U.S. Senate.

CIA CONFIRMS DAMAGE TO IRAN SITES

EJ Kimball addresses Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, U.S. and Israeli military strikes, and President Trump’s goal of achieving peace in the region.

TRUMP WEIGHING OPTION ON U.S STRIKES AGAINST IRAN

EJ Kimball provides insight into U.S. support for Israel's defense. Kimball also discusses President Trump addressing Iran’s decades-long aggression, the potential for a new deal, and Trump's call for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.”

CONFLICT WITH IRAN

EJ Kimball explains Israel’s objectives in the conflict with Iran.

ISRAEL STRIKES IRAN'S NUCLEAR FACILITY

EJ Kimball talks about Israel’s strike against Iran to eradicate their nuclear program and top military generals, hindering Iran’s ability to respond quickly to the attack.

TRUMP'S NEW IRAN DOCTRINE: PEACE THROUGH RELENTLESS PRESSURE

In 2016, President Donald Trump entered the White House promising peace through strength. By the time he left office in 2021, Trump had largely fulfilled that pledge without squandering American blood and treasure on endless wars.

PUTIN WILL ESCALATE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR UNTIL TRUMP PUSHES BACK

Foreign policy analyst EJ Kimball discusses President Donald Trump's response to Russia's latest air attack on Ukraine.

EJ KIMBALL DISCUSSES SYRIA, LEBANON, AND SAUDI ARABIA

USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball discusses Trump exploring potential opportunities to expand the Abraham Accords.

EJ KIMBALL DISCUSSES IRAN

USIEA Policy Director EJ Kimball educates on everything you may be wondering about where Iran falls into play during Trump's visit to the Middle East.

OP-ED: HEATHER JOHNSTON: WITH MIDDLE EAST ALLIES, CONGRESS CAN STRENGTHEN AMERICAN MEDICAL SECURITY

President Donald Trump has paused many of his proposed tariffs, giving his team time to negotiate trade deals with many countries.

AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL NAMED CHAIRMAN OF US ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Auburn Tiger's men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl was named the chairman of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA) Thursday.

AUBURN MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH BRUCE PEARL NAMED CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF U.S. ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Auburn University's 2025 Coach of the Year Bruce Pearl has been named the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to education for government leaders who are involved in advancing dialogue between the United States and Israel.

AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL NAMED U.S. ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN

Fresh off an appearance in the men's college basketball Final Four, Auburn University head coach Bruce Pearl has been selected as chair of the U.S. Israel Education Association.

BRUCE PEARL NAMED CHAIR OF U.S. ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl was named chairman of the U.S. Israel Education Association's board of directors on Tuesday.

AUBURN MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH BRUCE PEARL NAMED CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF U.S. ISRAEL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Auburn University's 2025 Coach of the Year Bruce Pearl has been named the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Israel Educations Association (USIEA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to education for government leaders who are involved in advancing dialogue between the United States and Israel.

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

In Israel, a lot, especially when it comes to Judea and Samaria.

CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS COLLAPSES

USIEA's EJ Kimball joins Newsmax to discuss the ceasefire collapse.

ISRAEL ACTIVIST SAYS IT'S TIME TO BRING ALL OF THE HOSTAGES HOME

USIEA’s EJ Kimball discusses Ukrainian President Zelenksyy’s pledge to step down for NATO membership and Trump’s meeting with French President Macron and France’s role with Hezbollah.

February 24, 2025

MIDDLE EAST EXPERTS SPLIT OVER RECENT MOVES TO SLASH U.S. FOREIGN AID, USAID

Middle East experts are split on the potential impacts of the Trump administration’s near-blanket halt of U.S. foreign assistance and efforts to eliminate the U.S. Agency for International Development as an independent agency.

February 5, 2025

MIDDLE EAST EXPERT EJ KIMBALL ON ISRAEL-HAMAS CEASEFIRE HOSTAGE DEAL

The Israel- Hamas ceasefire hostage deal has been approved by Israel’s security cabinet. The deal could see an end to the Israeli and American hostages nearly 500 days in captivity. One America’s Stella Escobedo spoke to EJ Kimball of the U.S Israel American Education Association about the different phases of the deal.

January 21, 2025

THE CEASEFIRE - SURVIVAL ISN'T VICTORY

The “ceasefire” agreement between the US and Israel, and between the US and Lebanon, along with a “designated” interlocutor for Hezbollah, is complicated to say the least. EJ Kimball, USIEA Director of Policy and Strategic Operations, answers the questions that arise.

December 6, 2024

DEAR PRESIDENT-ELECT: PUT EDUCATION AT THE CENTER OF YOUR MIDEAST STRATEGY

Dear President-Elect,
As you prepare to assume the world’s most powerful office, the stakes for the Middle East could not be higher.

November 1, 2024

U.S. LOOKS TO MIDDLE EAST TO DIVERSIFY MEDICINE SUPPLY CHAIN AWAY FROM CHINA

On Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a bill directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to open an Abraham Accords Bureau, aimed at promoting cooperation between the FDA and companies in Abraham Accords countries that seek to sell products in the US.

September 22, 2024

USIEA's EJ KIMBALL INTERVIEWED ON BREITBART NEWS

EJ Kimball discusses Israel at war and more.

September 1, 2024

ANTISEMITISM HAS ZERO PLACE IN OUR SOCIETY: BRUCE PEARL MEETS WITH TUBERVILLE IN NATION'S CAPITAL IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl traveled to Washington, D.C. on Monday to meet with U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in a show of support for Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas.

July 9, 2024

TEACHING COEXISTENCE, NOT HATE: U.S. ORGANIZATION DESIGNS ALTERNATIVE TO UNRWA SCHOOLS

Many experts and analysts have pointed to the consistent teaching of hatred of Jews and Israel to Gazan children as a driver of Hamas’s October 7 massacre, and polling has shown widespread Palestinian support for the violence.

April 16, 2024

THE FUTURE OF U.S. BIOPHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION AND SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY LIES IN THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS REGION

Congress is acting. Recently proposed bipartisan legislation to establish an FDA Bureau in the Abraham Accords region is a groundbreaking step to align the Middle East’s biotech corridor and represents a legitimate and collaborative extension of the historic Abraham Accords agreement.

March 7, 2024

CONGRESS INTRODUCES NEW LEGISLATION FOR MIDDLE EAST FDA OFFICE THANKS TO USIEA IMPACT

Today, Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA) introduced the United States-Abraham Accords Cooperation and Security Act of 2024, which calls for the establishment of a U.S. FDA Bureau in the Abraham Accords region. The bill already has strong bipartisan support, with Reps. Rick Allen (R-GA), Andy Harris (R-MD), Mike Levin (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), and Randy Weber (R-TX) signed on as original co-sponsors.

April 13, 2024

ROCKET SCIENTIST PROVIDES ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR UPDATE IN KINGSPORT

Republicans of Kingsport welcomed a rocket scientist as a virtual guest to their Tuesday meeting, the main topic of discussion being the war between Israel and Hamas.

January 2, 2024

KIMBALL: ROAD TO VICTORY STARTS, ENDS WITH ISRAEL

To this day, Hezbollah remains a powerful force in Lebanon and a dire threat to Israel, especially those living in the north. At some point, the war between Hamas and Israel will come to an end. A looming but important question: what’s next?

November 30, 2023

THERE IS ONLY ONE MORAL CHOICE: THE WEST MUST STAND WITH ISRAEL

Western civilization is at an inflection point. A precipice that requires each leader to unambiguously choose a side.

November 6, 2023

USIEA CALLS ON CONGRESS TO SUPPORT ISRAEL, CONDEMN HAMAS

Following terrorist attacks in Israel, the U.S. Israel Education Association (USIEA) responded to the attacks in Israel Saturday by urging Congress to act.

October 8, 2023

USIEA CALLS ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO REVERSE POLITICIZED BAN OF WEST BANK SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION

USIEA is raising awareness of the Biden Administration’s recent reimposition of a ban prohibiting U.S. taxpayer funds from going toward joint research between U.S. universities and Israeli institutions located in the West Bank.

June 29, 2023

TBN AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST ERICK STAKELBECK INTERVIEWS USIEA

Tensions between the U.S. and China are rising, and the U.S. has become over-dependent on China for critical medical supplies. We must continue to educate members of Congress on this ongoing threat and work with the Abraham Accords nations (Israel, Bahrain, Morocco, and UAE) to secure U.S. medical supply lines.

May 5, 2023

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.

February 2, 2022

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.

January 7, 2022

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.

October 29, 2019

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.”

September 2, 2019

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."

March 8, 2019

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