第118屆國會閉幕，聚焦美以關係

第 118 屆國會會議已經結束，會議的重點是慶祝持久且多方面的美以關係

The 118th Congress has concluded its session, highlighting the enduring and multifaceted US-Israel relationship through significant events. These included a reception celebrating the Abraham Accords and a legislative luncheon to commemorate the adjournment of Congress, which centered on legislative initiatives impacting US-Israel relations.

第 118 屆國會已經結束，透過重大事件凸顯了持久且多方面的美以關係。其中包括慶祝《亞伯拉罕協議》的招待會和紀念國會休會的立法午宴，其重點是影響美以關係的立法舉措。

Spearheaded by Los Angeles real estate developer Bobby Rechnitz, who has been a prominent advocate for bilateral agreements between Israel and several Arab nations, the Senate hosted an Abraham Accords Reception.

在洛杉磯房地產開發商鮑比·雷奇尼茨（Bobby Rechnitz）的領導下，參議院舉辦了亞伯拉罕協議招待會，他一直是以色列與幾個阿拉伯國家之間雙邊協議的傑出倡導者。

The reception celebrated past achievements and took proactive steps toward fostering a collaborative future. Rechnitz emphasized the importance of diplomacy, stating, “It can all be done not with a sword but with a pen,” highlighting that constructive dialogue can pave the way for lasting peace.

招待會慶祝了過去的成就，並採取了積極的措施來促進合作的未來。雷赫尼茨強調了外交的重要性，他表示，“這一切都可以用筆而不是劍來完成”，強調建設性對話可以為持久和平鋪平道路。

The event featured prominent attendees, including US Senators Todd Young and Kevin Cramer, along with Representatives Mike Lawler, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Monica De La Cruz, John Rose, and Tracy Mann. Additionally, representatives from several embassies participated as well.

活動的出席者包括美國參議員陶德楊和凱文克萊默，以及眾議員麥克勞勒、黛比沃瑟曼舒茲、莫妮卡德拉克魯茲、約翰羅斯和特雷西·曼。此外，多個大使館的代表也參加了會議。

In a special video message, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar expressed his gratitude for the longstanding partnership between Israel and the United States, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration in promoting peace and stability in the region.

以色列外交部長吉迪恩·薩爾在特別影片致詞中對以色列和美國之間的長期夥伴關係表示感謝，強調繼續合作促進該地區和平與穩定的重要性。

Discussions during the reception centered on the importance of the Abraham Accords, which have served as a model for normalizing relations in the Middle East.

招待會期間的討論集中在《亞伯拉罕協議》的重要性上，該協議已成為中東關係正常化的典範。

Jason Greenblatt, who played a crucial role as Middle East Envoy during the Trump Administration, led a Q&A session, addressing the challenges and successes of the Accords.

在川普政府期間擔任中東特使發揮關鍵作用的賈森·格林布拉特主持了問答環節，討論了協議的挑戰和成功。

Attorney David Schoen, known for his representation of President Donald Trump, provided insights into the legal frameworks supporting the agreements.

因代表唐納德·特朗普總統而聞名的大衛·舍恩律師提供了對支持這些協議的法律框架的見解。

A deeply moving addition to the reception was remarks delivered by Emil Fish, a Holocaust survivor. His personal story of resilience and survival served as a poignant reminder of the importance of tolerance, understanding, and the need to combat antisemitism.

大屠殺倖存者埃米爾·菲什 (Emil Fish) 的演講為招待會增添了令人感動的內容。他個人的堅韌和生存故事深刻地提醒人們寬容、理解的重要性以及打擊反猶太主義的必要性。

Fish’s experiences underscored the critical necessity of preserving historical memory and fostering an environment of peace and mutual respect among all nations.

菲什的經驗強調了保存歷史記憶和在所有國家之間創造和平與相互尊重的環境的迫切必要性。

In parallel, the House of Representatives held a Legislative Luncheon to commemorate the adjournment of the 118th Congress. This event centered on legislative initiatives that have impacted US-Israel relations, with particular emphasis on HR 987 – the Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act.

同時，眾議院舉行立法午宴，紀念第118屆國會休會。這次活動的重點是影響美以關係的立法舉措，特別是 HR 987——《總理果爾達·梅厄紀念幣法案》。

This legislation, introduced to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary, is designed to honor Meir’s legacy and reinforce the unique bond between the United States and Israel.

這項立法是為了慶祝以色列成立 75 週年而提出的，旨在紀念梅厄的遺產並加強美國和以色列之間的獨特聯繫。

Representatives Amata Radewagen, Tom McClintock, Brad Schneider, Ralph Norman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Kim Schrier, and Paul Gosar delivered remarks emphasizing the bipartisan support for initiatives that enhance the US-Israel relationship.

眾議員阿瑪塔·拉德瓦根、湯姆·麥克林托克、布拉德·施奈德、拉爾夫·諾曼、黛比·瓦瑟曼·舒爾茨、金·施裡爾和保羅·戈薩爾發表講話，強調兩黨支持加強美以關係的舉措。

Additionally, representatives from several embassies participated, underscoring international support of State of Israel.

此外，多個大使館的代表也參加了會議，強調了國際社會對以色列國的支持。

A poignant moment during the luncheon came from student activist Shabbos Kestenbaum, who has emerged as a significant voice in the fight against antisemitism on college campuses.

午餐會上的一個令人心酸的時刻來自學生活動家沙博斯·凱斯滕鮑姆(Shabbos Kestenbaum)，他已成為大學校園反猶太主義鬥爭的重要聲音。

Kestenbaum’s message emphasized the relevance of fostering positive discourse and understanding, particularly among younger generations.

凱斯滕鮑姆的信息強調了促進積極對話和理解的重要性，特別是在年輕一代中。

“The US relationship with Israel is arguably the most important relationship the US has in the Middle East,” Rechnitz remarked in his closing comments.

「美國與以色列的關係可以說是美國在中東最重要的關係，」雷赫尼茨在結語中說道。

“To issue this commemorative coin is a symbolic way to show that we value our relationship with the State of Israel and want to enhance it in a way that is meaningful to the American people.

「發行這枚紀念幣是一種象徵性的方式，表明我們重視與以色列國的關係，並希望以對美國人民有意義的方式加強這種關係。

“Prime Minister Golda Meir is the perfect person to be on this coin as she is arguably the reason the US-Israel relationship is as strong as it is today. She grew up in the US, received the majority of her education here, and in doing so formed a special relationship with its people.”

「總理果爾達·梅厄是這枚硬幣上的最佳人選，因為她可以說是美以關係像今天這樣牢固的原因。她在美國長大，在這裡接受了大部分教育，並以此與美國人民建立了特殊的關係。

Both events were coordinated by The Friedlander Group and Project Legacy under the leadership of Ezra Friedlander, who has been instrumental in fostering these conversations and connecting key stakeholders committed to maintaining and enhancing the US-Israel alliance.

這兩項活動均由埃茲拉·弗里德蘭德(Ezra Friedlander) 領導下的弗里德蘭德集團(Friedlander Group) 和Project Legacy 協調，埃茲拉·弗里德蘭德(Ezra Friedlander)在促進這些對話並連結致力於維持和加強美以聯盟的主要利益相關者方面發揮了重要作用。

As the session concluded, lawmakers expressed optimism for future collaborations underpinning the US-Israel relationship.

會議結束時，立法者對鞏固美以關係的未來合作表示樂觀。