On March 24, 2009 8th, Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) and Keith Ellison (D-MN) introduced H. Res. 282, "Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel." This timely resolution is reminder of the importance of the Israel-Egypt peace treaty and the example it set of "reconciliation following decades marked by periods of heightened confrontation and tension..."

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The contribution of the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty to Israeli security and to American interests in the region has been particularly clear in recent months, as Egypt has been the leading channel of communication between Israel and Hamas. Congressional support for Israel-Arab peace and for U.S. efforts to achieve peace sends a strong signal to the U.S. Administration, and to leaders in the Middle East.

Among other things, the resolution wisely notes that that "United States leadership played a decisive role in enabling Egypt and Israel to set aside longstanding animosities..." and that "despite the existence of tensions and grievances, the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel continues to challenge presuppositions about the intransigence of conflict in the Middle East and provides an enduring framework for facilitating dialogue..."

The resolution encourages "continued United States efforts to foster candid, constructive initiatives to resolve existing conflicts and mitigate current and emerging threats to a just and lasting Middle East peace" and "calls for recognition of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel as a model mechanism upon which partner nations may build to overcome longstanding barriers to peace and effective mutual cooperation."

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Please contact your representative and urge him or her to cosponsor H. Res. 282 today.

Thank you!


Source: Americans for Peace Now