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Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2748
The bill outlines several key provisions, including increasing security cooperation between the two countries, promoting economic partnerships, and supporting cultural and educational exchanges. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining Israel's security and sovereignty in the region.
Additionally, the bill calls for the expansion of diplomatic relations between the US and Israel, including the establishment of a US embassy in Jerusalem. It also reaffirms the US commitment to Israel's right to defend itself against threats in the region. Overall, the Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021 aims to further solidify the strong bond between the United States and Israel, and to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
Congressional Summary of HR 2748
Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.
Specifically, the State Department must develop a strategy on expanding and strengthening the Abraham Accords (the term used to refer collectively to agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and between Israel and Bahrain marking the public normalization of relations between the two Arab countries and Israel). The strategy must include a description of how the U.S. government will encourage further normalization of relations with Israel.
In addition, the State Department must report on options for U.S. international efforts to promote the strengthening of ties between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions. The State Department must also report on the status of the normalization of relations with Israel, including information on (1) laws that punish individuals for people-to-people relations with Israelis (i.e., anti-normalization laws), and (2) evidence of steps taken by Arab governments toward permitting or encouraging normalized relations between their citizens or residents and Israeli citizens.
