With a vote of 413–13, the Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act was approved by the House of Representatives, demonstrating the wide and bipartisan political support for the Abraham Accords.
Now it will go to the Senate.
The plan proposes the establishment of a position that would answer to the secretary of state and require years of Middle East diplomatic experience as well as a thorough knowledge of both Jewish and Muslim cultures.
Former American ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro is allegedly being considered.
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), the bill’s author, said that adding a special envoy would be essential for bringing Saudi Arabia into the Accords and advancing their strengthening and expansion.
“We are now closer than ever to achieving a durable, long-term peace in the Middle East.”
Supporter of the bill and Abraham Accords proponent Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) said, “We are working to strengthen and expand the Abraham Accords, support Israel’s existing partnerships, and increase regional cooperation to counter shared threats.”
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