# What This Resolution Actually Does

This is a symbolic resolution expressing Congress's support for the Abraham Accords, which are peace agreements between Israel and several Arab countries. Think of it like a formal statement of approval rather than a law that changes anything immediately. The resolution celebrates agreements that Israel signed with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco starting in 2020, marking the first time these Arab nations formally recognized Israel in over two decades.

The resolution highlights the practical benefits these agreements have already created. Trade between Israel and the UAE has jumped from $1.2 billion in 2021 to $2.5 billion in 2022, with expectations to reach $10 billion within five years. Direct airline flights now connect these countries, making travel easier for business and tourism. Israel has opened embassies in these countries, and they've opened embassies in Israel. Beyond economics, the resolution points to increased cooperation on shared challenges like water security, clean energy, and regional defense.

Going forward, the resolution encourages the U.S. government to push for expanding these agreements to include more Arab and Muslim-majority countries that don't currently have diplomatic ties with Israel. It also calls for deepening existing partnerships through more trade deals, security cooperation, and joint projects. The resolution includes language about advancing peace between Israel and Palestinians, though it doesn't specify how this would happen through the accords.

For most Americans, this resolution won't directly affect daily life. It's essentially Congress saying "we support this diplomatic approach" and encouraging the President to pursue similar agreements. The real impacts would come if these expanded trade relationships and security partnerships create new business opportunities or if broader Middle East stability reduces regional conflicts that could involve U.S. interests.

Encouraging further deepening and broadening of the Abraham Accords on occasion of the third anniversary of their signing to continue building bridges towards a lasting peace.

Schneider, Bradley Scott

<p>This resolution reaffirms the alliance between the United States and Israel and supports efforts to increase security and prosperity in the Middle East and North Africa in furtherance of the Abraham Accords, which created formal diplomatic ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco.</p><p></p>