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U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth Jose W. Fernandez says the group “reinforces the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to build on the Abraham Accords.”
Over 30 blue-and-white defense firms are participating.
An active U.S. role is seen as critical in encouraging other countries to join the circle of peace, the Abraham Accords Peace Institute reports.
Abu Dhabi Department of Health signs MoU with major Israeli innovation center
The emirate hopes the agreement will reinforce its position as a life sciences hub.
The inaugural Geller Fellow class learns more about the Middle East, and about itself, in Israel on Campus Coalition program.
Nicole Raviv told JNS she has been learning Arabic and other cultural music since making aliyah in 2021.
The visit by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer was also reportedly intended to assuage concerns regarding right-wing members of Netanyahu’s government.
At the Negev Forum, senior officials from Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and the U.S. discussed opportunities to advance initiatives aimed at regional cooperation.
The inaugural Geller International Fellowship brings together students from Ivy League institutions, historically black colleges and universities, and state schools.
The forum held its first summit last March in Israel’s Negev, attended by the UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Egypt and the United States.
The U.A.E. is the first Arab state to introduce Holocaust education in their national curriculum.
The Saudis called Itamar Ben-Gvir’s a “provocative action” and urged Israel “to act responsibly.” They also warned that such visits could “cause an escalation in the region.”
