NEAR EAST REPORT AIPAC'S BIWEEKLY ON AMERICAN MIDDLE EAST POLICY


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President Obama traveled to Israel March 20-22 for his first international trip during his second term. His trip exemplifies the strength of the relationship between the United States and Israel and reaffirmed the partnership of the two nations, especially in the wake of growing unrest in the Middle East. View a slideshow to learn more. Slideshow
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Vice President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd of 13,000 pro-Israel activists at the 2013 AIPAC Policy Conference.

2013 AIPAC Policy Conference: Looking Back

The 2013 AIPAC Policy Conference was one for the record books. Thousands of pro-Israel activists gathered for an emotional and profoundly inspiring three days that emphasized the strength of the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel. READ MORE
Article 3 photo Members of the terrorist group Hezbollah march through the streets.

European Union Wavers on Whether to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Group

The European Union (EU) is currently in the midst of the important discussion about whether to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. In the summer of 2012, a suicide bomber blew up a bus full of Israeli tourists traveling through Burgas, Bulgaria, killing five passengers and the bus driver. READ MORE
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The United States Capitol houses many of the decisions made by our lawmakers to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Israel.

Heard On The Hill

A gathering of important legislation, testimonies, reports and meetings on Capitol Hill that impact national security and the relationship between the United States and Israel. READ MORE
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Published biweekly except when Congress is out of session by The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Funded in part by the American Israel Education Foundation, the charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC.
Editors:
Dr. Raphael Danziger
Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
Jeremy Rider
Executive Editor
Adam Harris
Managing Editor
Tzvi Kahn
Lauren Waldstein
Associate Editor
Analysts:
Steven Beckerman
Senior Research Analyst
Michelle Dorin
Samantha Levy
Research Analysts
I.L. Kenen
Founder, 1905-1988

Testimony to the House Subcommittee for Appropriations of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs

On March 14, 2013, AIPAC Chief Executive Officer Howard Kohr testified before the House Subcommittee for Appropriations of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs.
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