第118届国会闭幕，重点关注美以关系

第 118 届国会会议已经结束，会议的重点是庆祝持久且多方面的美以关系

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 届国会已经结束，通过重大事件凸显了持久且多方面的美以关系。其中包括庆祝《亚伯拉罕协议》的招待会和纪念国会休会的立法午宴，其重点是影响美以关系的立法举措。

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.

在洛杉矶房地产开发商鲍比·雷奇尼茨（Bobby Rechnitz）的牵头下，参议院举办了亚伯拉罕协议招待会，他一直是以色列与几个阿拉伯国家之间双边协议的杰出倡导者。

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.

招待会庆祝了过去的成就，并采取积极措施来促进合作的未来。雷赫尼茨强调了外交的重要性，他表示，“这一切都可以用笔而不是剑来完成”，强调建设性对话可以为持久和平铺平道路。

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.

此次活动的出席者包括美国参议员托德·杨和凯文·克莱默，以及众议员迈克·劳勒、黛比·沃瑟曼·舒尔茨、莫妮卡·德拉克鲁兹、约翰·罗斯和特雷西·曼。此外，多个大使馆的代表也参加了会议。

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.

以色列外交部长吉迪恩·萨尔在特别视频致辞中对以色列和美国之间的长期伙伴关系表示感谢，强调继续合作促进该地区和平与稳定的重要性。

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.

招待会期间的讨论集中在《亚伯拉罕协议》的重要性上，该协议已成为中东关系正常化的典范。

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.

在特朗普政府期间担任中东特使发挥关键作用的贾森·格林布拉特主持了问答环节，讨论了协议的挑战和成功。

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

因代表唐纳德·特朗普总统而闻名的大卫·舍恩律师提供了对支持这些协议的法律框架的见解。

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.

大屠杀幸存者埃米尔·菲什 (Emil Fish) 的讲话为招待会增添了令人感动的内容。他个人的坚韧和生存故事深刻地提醒人们宽容、理解的重要性以及打击反犹太主义的必要性。

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

菲什的经历强调了保存历史记忆和在所有国家之间营造和平与相互尊重的环境的迫切必要性。

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.

与此同时，众议院举行立法午宴，纪念第118届国会休会。此次活动的重点是影响美以关系的立法举措，特别是 HR 987——《总理果尔达·梅厄纪念币法案》。

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.

这项立法是为了庆祝以色列成立 75 周年而提出的，旨在纪念梅厄的遗产并加强美国和以色列之间的独特联系。

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.

众议员阿玛塔·拉德瓦根、汤姆·麦克林托克、布拉德·施奈德、拉尔夫·诺曼、黛比·瓦瑟曼·舒尔茨、金·施里尔和保罗·戈萨尔发表讲话，强调两党支持加强美以关系的举措。

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

此外，多个大使馆的代表也参加了会议，强调了国际社会对以色列国的支持。

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.

午餐会上的一个令人心酸的时刻来自学生活动家沙博斯·凯斯滕鲍姆(Shabbos Kestenbaum)，他已成为大学校园反犹太主义斗争的重要声音。

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

凯斯滕鲍姆的信息强调了促进积极对话和理解的重要性，特别是在年轻一代中。

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

“美国与以色列的关系可以说是美国在中东最重要的关系，”雷赫尼茨在结束语中说道。

“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.

“发行这枚纪念币是一种象征性的方式，表明我们重视与以色列国的关系，并希望以对美国人民有意义的方式加强这种关系。

“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.”

“总理果尔达·梅厄是这枚硬币上的最佳人选，因为她可以说是美以关系像今天这样牢固的原因。她在美国长大，在这里接受了大部分教育，并以此与美国人民建立了特殊的关系。”

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.

这两项活动均由埃兹拉·弗里德兰德 (Ezra Friedlander) 领导下的弗里德兰德集团 (Friedlander Group) 和 Project Legacy 协调，埃兹拉·弗里德兰德 (Ezra Friedlander) 在促进这些对话并连接致力于维持和加强美以联盟的主要利益相关者方面发挥了重要作用。

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

会议结束时，立法者对巩固美以关系的未来合作表示乐观。