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NJ AR84
NJ AR84Supports Abraham Accords and recognizes importance of peace and coexistence in Middle East.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution supports the Abraham Accords and recognizes the importance of peace and coexistence between Jewish, Muslim, and Christian peoples in the Middle East. The Abraham Accords include agreements with the State of Israel and several Arab League nations, mediated by the United States. The Abraham Accords are named after the patriarch Abraham, regarded as a prophet by both the religions of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, and traditionally considered a shared patriarch of the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian peoples. Prior to the accords, only two Arab League nations, the Arab Republic of Egypt in 1979 and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 1994, had formally normalized relations with Israel. Since September 2020, four new nations, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Republic of the Sudan, have all signed respective peace agreements with Israel. The agreements formally normalize foreign relations, permit an exchange in ambassadors, and permit cooperation in technology, health, agriculture, and other areas. The accords are a monumental achievement, recognizing the importance of maintaining and strengthening peace in the Middle East and around the world based on mutual understanding and coexistence, as well as respect for human dignity and freedom, including religious freedom.
AI Summary
This resolution supports the Abraham Accords, a series of historic peace agreements signed between Israel and several Arab nations (United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan) between September 2020 and early 2021, which were mediated by the United States. Named after Abraham, a patriarch respected by Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, these accords represent a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East, following earlier peace agreements with Egypt and Jordan. The resolution commends the accords as a monumental achievement for promoting peace, mutual understanding, and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of multilateral relationships and respect for human dignity and religious freedom. Specifically, the resolution supports the diplomatic normalization between these countries, which includes exchanging ambassadors and establishing cooperation in areas such as technology, health, and agriculture. The New Jersey General Assembly also respectfully urges current and future U.S. federal administrations to continue supporting peaceful dialogue in the region, and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to key federal government officials.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AR84 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AR/84_I1.HTM |
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