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Abraham Accords

Israel’s opposition to renewing the 2015 nuclear agreement is working, but “differences of outlook” remain with Washington, said Israel’s premier.
“After decades of war and hatred, there is now a unique opportunity for peace,” said Nasser Bourita.
A new fiber-optic trunk running between Eilat and Ashkelon will connect Asia to Europe and the West, Israel’s government says.
“We are partnering together with our resources, and especially with Israel’s technology and advancements, to help underdeveloped countries,” Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) told JNS.
Jerusalem mulls recognizing Rabat’s claim to Western Sahara.
The annual event, which features 8,000 service members from 18 countries, is organized by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and the United States Army.
“The dream of peace with the lands of Islam has always been in our hearts,” Amir Ohana said.
Israeli Tourism Minister Haim Katz and Economy Minister Nir Barkat are expected to visit the Gulf nation soon.
That move is “going fantastically,” Dana Stroul, the Pentagon’s top Middle East policymaker, tells JNS.
Israelis will be able to use their regular driver’s licenses in the kingdom.
COP28 later this year will be the Israeli prime minister’s first official visit to the United Arab Emirates.
Elchanan Poupko told JNS he was inspired by the Abraham Accords to make the Megillah accessible to Arabic speakers.