IsraelCast Episode 211

When it comes to Middle East relations, few know more than Aryeh Lightstone. A Senior Advisor to former United States Ambassador David Friedman, Lightstone played a crucial role in implementing the Abraham Accords, one of the most important normalization agreements in modern times, and helping secure a brighter future for Israelis and Arabs in the region. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Lightstone to discuss the Accords, the dynamic between Palestinians and other Arab countries, and the impact of October 7 on Israel’s relationship with countries who joined the accords.
Aryeh Lightstone is the CEO of the Abraham Accord Peace Institute and the author of “Let My People Know,” the inside story of the Abraham Accords. Previously, he served as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Ambassador to Israel from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he played a critical role in advancing bilateral U.S.-Israel relations with a focus on economic development & technology cooperation. Lightstone has also served as the Special Envoy for Economic Normalization where he was an integral member of the Peace to Prosperity team, leading the inaugural Abraham Accord Business Summit, directing the Abraham Fund, and serving as point person in the Middle East for the actualization of the Abraham Accords.