HRES 320119th CongressIn Committee

Encouraging the Department of State and civil society to further the Abraham Accords by encouraging peace and tolerance in education.

Introduced: Apr 9, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

H. Res. 320 is a non-binding resolution that expresses Congress’s support for expanding the Abraham Accords and for promoting peace and tolerance in education. It calls on the Department of State and civil society to push for curricula reforms in the region that reduce antisemitic content, combat hate speech, and promote inclusive, peace-oriented education. The resolution also encourages international organizations, including the United Nations, to prioritize counter-incitement in education and to advance normalization efforts with Israel. It envisions broader normalization with additional partners (notably Saudi Arabia and Indonesia) and urges ongoing bilateral dialogues to secure tangible security and economic benefits. Overall, it seeks to align U.S. diplomacy, regional education reforms, and civil society efforts with the goals of regional stability, peace, and tolerance. Because it is a resolution, it expresses policy preferences and calls for action rather than creating new law or mandatory funding. It signals congressional support for using education reform as a tool to advance the Abraham Accords and regional peace, and it directs attention to curricula reform as a concrete avenue for achieving those ends.

Key Points

1Encourages Israel and its Arab and Muslim-majority neighbors to deepen cooperation across economic, security, and civilian areas, with a focus on peace and tolerance education.
2Urges international organizations, including the United Nations, to counter incitement in education and to work toward eliminating antisemitism in UN activities and curricula.
3Supports expanding and strengthening the Abraham Accords to persuade more countries to normalize relations with Israel, aiming for tangible security and economic benefits for people in the region.
4Calls on the Department of State to actively press for curricula reform in regional dialogues as a core item, to help implement positive changes that promote stability, peace, and tolerance.
5Encourages civil society and U.S. partners to collaborate with governments worldwide to ensure future generations receive quality, comprehensive peace and tolerance education.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- U.S. government diplomacy (Department of State) and civil society organizations involved in international education, peacebuilding, and human rights.- Partner governments and education ministries in Israel, UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and other regional actors engaging with normalization efforts.Secondary group/area affected- International organizations (e.g., United Nations) and their educational programs, as well as regional and local education policymakers, curriculum developers, and teachers focused on anti-incitement and inclusive education.Additional impacts- Potential influence on diplomatic relations and future funding or steps related to the Abraham Accords, including expansion to additional countries.- Possible debates over curriculum reform as a condition or measure of normalization, and considerations of national sovereignty and academic freedom in recipient countries.

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