Israeli Foreign Policy
The visit is based on an agreement to “collaborate on areas of mutual interest—namely, agriculture, business, pharmacology, natural sciences, mathematics and computer engineering.”
A senior delegation of the German Bundestag Defense Committee visited the Lebanese border, where members were briefed on threats posed by Hezbollah, as well as Iran’s continuous proliferation of arms, know-how and funds to the Lebanese “terror military.”
Earlier in March, Israel and Azerbaijan marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
“Our time in Israel provides the opportunity to learn about and see in person a young, complicated and exciting country that is a beacon of democracy in the Middle East,” said Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, who is leading the mayoral delegation.
While hailing the Abraham Accords, in his joint press statement at the conclusion of the summit U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: “We have to be clear that these regional peace agreements are not a substitute for progress between Palestinians and Israelis.”
“There is much work to do to bring the region together—to pull the countries that are present today closer together,” said Eitan Na’eh, Israel’s ambassador to Bahrain.
Maj. Gen. (res.) Eitan Dangot, Israel’s former Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, tells JNS that the summit is a “direct continuation” of dynamics sparked by the rise of Iranian threats to regional security.
The six foreign ministers announced that this first-of-a-kind meeting would become a regular event.
When it does go ahead, it will include discussions between Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh “with the aim of expanding and deepening cooperation.”
The main topic of discussion will be Iranian aggression in the region.
Six foreign ministers to discuss the common Iranian threat to the region and energy issues against the backdrop of the Negev desert • Bennett: “This is a festive day.”
United States and Israel “see eye to eye” on Iran, says U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken • Lapid: America and Israel “have disagreements” on Iran, but “open and honest dialogue is part of the strength of our friendship.”
