US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemns the Hadera attack at the outset of his statement, taking care to say the names of the two slain Border Police officers.
Turning to the Abraham Accords, he says that “once-impossible things have become possible.” Like Lapid, Blinken refers to the biblical Abraham.
He talks about growing economic ties, solar energy deals, and diplomatic forums taking place across the region in recent weeks. He also notes the upcoming Abraham Accord sports games at the 2020 Expo Dubai.
He pledges that the US will continue to support and help grow the accords.
He stresses that the accords are not a substitute for progress on the Palestinian front, and promises to work to see Palestinian and Israelis enjoying “equal measures” of prosperity, dignity, and security.
Blinken assures the room that the US will help its allies confront common enemies in the region, including Iran.
“This is a new dawn,” says Blinken.
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