peace prospects
Despite war’s challenges, Abraham Accords Peace Institute CEO optimistic about the region’s future
Aryeh Lightstone tells JI that while business ties continue between Israel and Accords partners, people-to-people efforts have been damaged since war in Gaza began

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Aryeh Lightstone
Since Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, Israel’s relations with Arab states have been under significant stress, with leaders across the region criticizing to varying degrees Israel’s war effort while expressing support for the Palestinian cause.
Yet, unlike in the...